Bell 429 GlobalRanger
The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light twin-engine helicopter designed with a particular focus on emergency medical services, offering a wide cabin that can accommodate two stretchers side by side. Its twin engines give operators added safety margin over a single-engine helicopter of similar size, useful for missions that fly regardless of weather or terrain. A fully composite tail boom keeps the airframe light while remaining strong. It's also popular for corporate transport and law enforcement duties.
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The Bell 429's wide cabin fits two stretchers side by side, a layout built around emergency medical missions.
Specifications
| Length | 12.7 m (42 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 10.4 m (34 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 7 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 3.1 t |
| Range | 385 NM (713 km) |
| Maximum speed | 155 kt (287 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 814 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 |
| Units built | 500 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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