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Bell 429 GlobalRanger: Specifications and History

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin-engine helicopter developed from the Bell 427. Bell moved to a new airframe from its Modular Affordable Product Line (MAPL) concept while keeping an engine and rotor drive system derived from the 427.

It first flew on 27 February 2007, was certified by Transport Canada on 1 July 2009 and by the FAA the same month, and EASA certification was announced on 24 September 2009. Bell has built 500 (July 2024).

7
Passengers
390 nm
Range
150 kn
Cruise
20,000 ft
Service ceiling
500
Built

At a glance

Bell 429 at a glance

Class Light twin-engine helicopter
Best for EMS, law enforcement, offshore and corporate missions
Passengers 7: six in the cabin, one beside the pilot
Crew 1 pilot, single-pilot IFR, Category A
Engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 (or D2 with fuel heater)
Compare with AW139

Size

Dimensions

Length 12.70 m (41 ft 8 in)
Height 4.04 m (13 ft 3 in)
Main rotor diameter 11 m (36 ft)

Range and speed

Performance

Never-exceed speed 155 kn (287 km/h)
Cruise speed 150 kn (280 km/h)
Range 390 nm (720 km)
Service ceiling 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Hover ceiling in ground effect 14,130 ft (4,307 m)
Hover ceiling out of ground effect 11,280 ft (3,438 m)

Weights

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight 3,402 kg (7,500 lb)
Empty weight 1,925 kg (4,245 lb)
Payload 1,250 kg (2,755 lb)
Fuel capacity 814 L (215 US gal) usable, plus 40 US gal auxiliary

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the Bell 429 and where the same equipment comes from.

Engines

On the Bell 429
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshafts, 730 shp for take-off and 625 shp maximum continuous each. The PW207D2 version adds a fuel heater.
PW207 family
Other PW207 versions power the MD 902 (PW207E) and the Kazan Ansat (PW207K)

Avionics

Flight deck
Glass cockpit with a three-axis autopilot and flight director as standard; a fourth axis is optional
Certification
Single-pilot IFR, Category A

Airframe and drive

Airframe
From Bell's Modular Affordable Product Line (MAPL) concept
Drive system
Engine and rotor drive system derived from the Bell 427

Equipment varies by serial number, role kit and later modifications. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each helicopter.

The cabin

Six passengers sit in the cabin and one beside the pilot. EMS, police and corporate interiors are fitted for each role.

History

History and production

Developed from Bell 427, with a MAPL airframe
First flight 27 February 2007
Transport Canada certification 1 July 2009
FAA certification July 2009
EASA certification announced 24 September 2009
First delivery 7 July 2009, Air Methods (owner) for MercyOne
Built 500 (July 2024)

FAQ

Bell 429 GlobalRanger: questions

How many passengers does a Bell 429 carry?

Seven: six in the cabin and one beside the pilot.

What is the range of the Bell 429?

390 nm (720 km).

What engines does the Bell 429 use?

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshafts, 730 shp each for take-off.

What is the Bell 429 developed from?

The Bell 427, with a new MAPL airframe.

How many Bell 429s have been built?

500 (July 2024).

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Specifications are published reference figures. Individual aircraft vary by configuration and modifications. Page checked 16 October 2026.