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AW109 vs 429 GlobalRanger

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
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Specifications
AW109 429 GlobalRanger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 4 August 1971 27 February 2007
Year introduced 1976 2009
Number produced 124 units 325 units
Average unit price $8 million $7.3 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.1 m
Length 13.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 932 km 720 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 3,175 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,925 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 466 kW
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Overview

The AW109 and the 429 GlobalRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 311 km/h for the AW109 vs 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger. The AW109 has an operational range of 932 km vs 720 km for the 429 GlobalRanger. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,000 m for the AW109.

The AW109 has been produced in 124 units vs 325 for the 429 GlobalRanger. Unit cost is $8M for the AW109 vs $7.3M for the 429 GlobalRanger. The AW109 first flew 36 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1971 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 287 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW109's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW109 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 429 GlobalRanger at $7.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 33 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 325 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.