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Bell 429
Modern (1992–2009)
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
- Fixed Wing
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Engine
- 2× turboshaft
- Thrust / Power
- 625 shp each
- Length (ft)
- 41
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 4245
- MTOW (lb)
- 7500
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 20000
- Range (mi)
- 449
- Max Speed (mph)
- 178