BELL 412EP

Worldwide, the Bell 412EP has proven to be a daily workhorse with its expansive cabin for cargo and/or personnel. With twin engines, the helicopter has increased safety for Civilian and Emergency Services. The Bell 412EP is the first privately owned twin-engine, emergency services equipped aircraft in Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory – the regions Nautilus Aviation is based.

BELL 412EP SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 12-13

Winch equipped

1300lt Isolair Belly Tank

Cruise Speed 226km/hr

Approximate internal payload 1200kg

BELL 212S (Eagle Single)

The Bell 212S ‘’Eagle Single” is an STC conversion of the Bell 212 twin-engine helicopter, to a single engine by installation of the T53-17A/B engine. This conversion retains the original Bell 212 Type Certificate, so preserves the gross limit and will lift up to 1.8 ton. Nautilus Aviation’s Bell 212S offers significantly reduced empty weight, the same available power, resulting in increased useful load compatible with Heavy Lift Helicopter operations across Northern Australia. Combined with modern avionics, a 6,000 Hour TBO Transmission, upgraded Tail Rotor, and BLR FastFin Strake, our machine is an exceptional utility configured Helicopter that includes the 1,500 litre simplex firefighting belly tank system and Dart Extended Height Landing Gear.

BELL 212S (Eagle Single) SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 9
1500 Simplex 304 Belly Tank
Cruise Speed 200km/hr
Approximate internal payload 1200kg
External load 1800kg on the hook

BELL 429

The Bell 429 delivers exceptional speed, range, hover performance and enhanced safety margins with a fully-integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive system, best-in-class WAAS navigation, with single-pilot and optional dual-pilot, IFR capability. The Bell 429 has more cabin space than any other light twin helicopter, and features flat flooring and seating for seven passengers plus one flight crew. Wide, 62-inch (159 cm) side doors and optional rear clam-shell doors provide quick and easy access for any mission.

BELL 429 SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 7
Cruise Speed 287km/hr
Approximate internal payload 1200kg
External load 1300kg on the hook

AIRBUS H125 (Squirrel)

Airbus’ H125 continues to lead the single-engine helicopter market in all mission segments, benefitting from its high performance and multi-role capacity. In June 2024, Nautilus Aviation took delivery of a new Airbus H125 primarily for commercial services.

AIRBUS H125 (Squirrel) SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 5
Cruise speed 230 km/hr
Approximate internal payload 540kg
External load 1000Kg on the hook

BELL 407GXi

The Bell 407GXi is a new generation of high-powered single engine turbine helicopter originally developed from the Bell 206L with dramatic capability enhancements most notably in the 4-blade fully articulated rotor head delivering speeds in excess of 135kts and tremendous hot and high performance.

In late 2022 early 2023, Nautilus Aviation took delivery of five BELL 407GXi aircraft that has great all-round visibility for tourism services.

BELL 407GXi SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 6
Cruise speed 230km/hr
Approximate internal payload 660kg
External load 900kg on the hook

AIRBUS H130

Airbus H130 are single-engine aircraft designed for mission flexibility. They feature advanced technologies for simple, safe and cost-efficient operations as well as easy maintenance.

The H130 can seat up to 7 passengers, all on energy-absorbing seats. Already setting the standard for tourism operations worldwide for its comfort and safety standards with a wide cabin, generous visibility and large luggage compartments make these aircraft ideal for a variety of passenger and utility missions.

The state-of-the-art ergonomic cockpit, complete with a dual LCD-screen Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD), greatly decreases the pilot’s workload. Their Spheriflex® main rotor head, all-composite blades and Fenestron® tail rotor increase the safety, simplify maintenance tasks and reduce the noise level to 5.9 dB below ICAO limits, making the Airbus platforms by far the quietest helicopters in their class. What’s more, the aircraft are in a family of best-selling helicopters in their class and are unmatched by any other helicopter provider in the locations Nautilus Aviation is based.

In comparison with commonly chartered aircraft, the Airbus H130 not only allows for one extra passenger per flight, it has the capacity to carry the most fuel, without restricting passenger payload.

AIRBUS H130 SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 6/7
Cruise speed 220km/hr
Approximate Payload 520kg

BELL 206 LONGRANGER

The Bell 206L Long Ranger is a stretched development of the Bell 206 Jet Ranger, giving it the power to fly higher and farther. It’s designed to be the ideal ‘flying workplace’. The patented suspension system delivers an incredibly smooth ride.

It can hold up to 1 + 6 passengers (single pilot) comfortably and the club-passenger seating allows for face-to-face conversations.

Easy access to an 80 ft³ (2.3 m³) cabin is provided 61-inch wide opening doors. The simple, durable design features the powerful and reliable
726 take-off horsepower Rolls-Royce engine. The high inertia two-bladed rotor system provides exceptional safety. Bell 206L4 safety features include rupture-resistant fuel cells and upper body restraints.

BELL 206L SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 6
Cruise Speed 200km/hr
Approximate internal payload 460kg

BELL 206

The legendary Bell 206 Jet Ranger is a popular, two-bladed, single-engine helicopter known for its reliability, safety, and versatility and being a proven utility helicopter. The aircraft are fitted with external hooks for those smaller external loads.

BELL 206 SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 4
Cruise Speed 170km/hr
Approximate internal payload 300kg

ROBINSON 44

The R44 is a 3 passenger seat aircraft produced by the Robinson Helicopter company and the world’s best selling general aviation helicopter.  The R44 is a perfect sightseeing machine and an affordable sole charter option. Carry on items are limited to what can be stowed under your seat in a small soft sided bag (10kg per person). Maximum seat weight 130kg.

ROBINSON 44 SPECIFICATION:

Passengers: 3
Cruise Speed 180km/hr
Approximate internal payload 240kg