Bell 412SP serial CP-4
(photo, richnan@ntlworld.com)

Bell 412  * Current *
The Bell-412EP is the most technologically modern rotor aircraft in Cypriot service. It has greatly increased range and performance over the Bell UH-1H, is equipped with twin-engines instead of one, and can carry up to 14 passengers or 2 patient litters.
One Bell 412SP was obtained in 1992, followed by one Bell 412EP in 1997. Both aircraft operate in the SAR role and are equipped with a rescue hoist, a Loud Hailer, emergency floats and other items for police work.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
CP-2/5B-CPB	33202		Feb 1992	Bell 412SP, ex-Cyprus Govt, ex N3216P
CP-4	36155?		4 June 1997	Bell 412EP, not ex-N395AL

References:

• European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
• European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
• Rotorspot
• AB-IX

Britten-Norman BN-2T Islander serial CP-1
(photo, richnan@ntlworld.com)

Britten-Norman BN.2T Islander * Current *
The BN-2T (BN.2B-20) Turbine Islander is a robust maritime surveillance aircraft used by the Cyprus Police and armed forces to perform airborne recon and command roles. Only one aircraft of this specific type is in use, acquired in 1990, and is regularly observed performing anti-terrorist and anti-smuggling operations.

Serial	c/no.	Prev. Identity	Delivered	Fate/Notes
CP-1/5B-CPA	2207		16 June 1990	ex G-BPLO, G-CYPP

References:

• European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
• European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)