Helicopter help!

[Alpha Delta 210]

Hi

 

I snapped this helicopter with my tablet as I was taxying past at Dubai airport yesterday afternoon. (Sorry for the poor image quality!)

 

I have scoured the web, but apart from being reasonably confident that it is a Bell, I can't identify the specific type, or operator. Can anyone help?

 

Thanks.

 

 

[Rob G]

412 I think (looking at it on the phone.) Seems to have a searchlight under the nose, so SAR or Police?

[Hockeyboy76]

I thinks it's a Bell 412, although it looks a little short. 

[Alpha Delta 210]

Thanks for the replies guys. I am not a helicopter expert, but I was thinking 412 as well.

 

Web images don't seem to show that type in UAE Police service, and the colour scheme doesn't match any web images for UAE Police or military helicopters, which makes me wonder if it is a visitor. 

[Head in the clouds.]

I agree. a Bell 412, the searchlight under the nose gives it a stubby appearance and is a little deceiving.

[Alpha Delta 210]

Thank you gentlemen. We seem to have reached a consensus on the type, but I am still baffled by the operator. Another web search has been fruitless in finding a similarly marked and configured machine in the UAE.

[Beefy]

I believe it could be the UAE Police. I hope this helps.  

http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/it-s-complicated-.html

[Alpha Delta 210]

3 hours ago, Beefy said:

I believe it could be the UAE Police. I hope this helps.  

http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/it-s-complicated-.html

 

Thanks for the hyperlink Beefy. I note that the Dubai Police Air Element operates the Agusta-Bell AB412EP and AB412HP, so I assume that the helo in my picture is one of those in a new livery.