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VH-VAO

Built 2008 · registered AU

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ActiveManufacturer Bell Model 412 Variant 412EP
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Bell 412(B412)
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2001 Bell 412-EP
816 hrChina
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
350 nm
Cruise speed
124 kt
Max speed
140 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Weights
MTOW
5,300 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
1,250 L
Dimensions
Length
12.7 m
Wingspan
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Height
4.5 m
Capacity
Seats
15
Max passengers
15

Flight activity

(519 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
161
Last 90 days
412
Last seen
30 Oct 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 0h 59m
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 8h 23m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 0h 06m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 0h 49m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 2h 12m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 2h 48m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 1h 28m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 1h 40m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
491Bell 412 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 92% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

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  • VH-VAOAUACTIVE
    BABCOCK MISSION CRITICAL SERVICES AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD
    2009 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

VH-VAO — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-VAO?

VH-VAO is a Bell 412, built in 2008. Sprinkle's record for VH-VAO covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-VAO currently active?

Registry records list VH-VAO's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Bell 412.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-VAO?

VH-VAO carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 36507, the serial assigned to this Bell 412 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-VAO?

VH-VAO's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C6A5E — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Bell 412 broadcasts.