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VH-VQB

Built 2006 · registered AU

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This aircraft is a
Bell 412(B412)
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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
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
5,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
1,250 L
Dimensions
Length
12.7 m
Wingspan
—
Height
4.5 m
Capacity
Seats
15
Max passengers
15

Flight activity

(66 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
51
Last 90 days
53
Last seen
9 Nov 2026
Tracked since
3 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 1h 36m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 1h 36m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 1h 12m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 0h 47m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 0h 17m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 0h 21m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 0h 38m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 0h 59m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 0h 20m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 1h 32m

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

(1)
  • VH-VQBAUACTIVE
    STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES REPRESENTED BY NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE
    2023 – 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-VQB — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-VQB?

VH-VQB is a Bell 412, built in 2006. Sprinkle's record for VH-VQB covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-VQB currently active?

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

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

VH-VQB carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 36407, the serial assigned to this Bell 412 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-VQB's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C6C91 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Bell 412 broadcasts.