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Bell 429 GlobalRanger

Bell Helicopter · Utility/Transport · USA · Modern (1992–2009)

Bell 429 GlobalRanger — Utility/Transport
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The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light, twin-engine helicopter developed by Bell Helicopter and Korea Aerospace Industries. The first flight of the prototype took place on February 27, 2007, and the aircraft received type certification on July 1, 2009. The Bell 429 is capable of single-pilot IFR and Runway Category A operations.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Bell Helicopter
Co-Manufacturer
Korean Aerospace Industries
Operator
Civil and military operators
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2009
Produced
300
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$7.5M
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshaft
Thrust / Power
1,536 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
42.6
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
4530
MTOW (lb)
7000
Payload (lb)
2100
Endurance (hr)
4
Service Ceiling (ft)
20700
Range (mi)
425
Max Speed (mph)
160