Bell H-12
| R-12/H-12 | |
|---|---|
| YH-12B | |
| General information | |
| Type | Military utility helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Bell Aircraft |
| Status | Pre-production |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 13 |
| History | |
| First flight | 1946 |
The Bell R-12 (later redesignated H-12; company Model 48) was an American 1940s military utility helicopter built by the Bell Helicopter company. The design did not go into full production, but over a dozen prototypes were used for various tests and projects.