Royal Thai Navy Receives Refurbished, Upgraded Bell 212 Helicopter

Bell Textron has announced the refurbishment, upgrade and delivery of a Bell 212 helicopter to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).

The comprehensive upgrade program was focused on extending the operational life of RTN’s Bell 212, with enhancements made to its fuel system, avionics and paint scheme, among other things. The entire project, from inspections to installations, was undertaken by the team at Bell’s Asia Service Center in Singapore.

To commemorate the completion of the Bell 212 project, Bell also presented a token of appreciation, a custom crystal plaque, to the RTN and the Royal Airport Service (RAS) at the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Bell 212 is a twin-engine helicopter used for military utility, search and rescue, firefighting, offshore oil transport, and humanitarian aid. Its design allows for both passenger and cargo transport and it can be configured with external equipment like water buckets for firefighting or a winch for rescue operations.