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AW119 vs 429 GlobalRanger

AW119 vs 429 GlobalRanger at a glance — top speed 282 vs 287 km/h, range 954 vs 720 km, max takeoff weight 2,850 vs 3,175 kg, built 300 vs 325 units.

Specifications
AW119 429 GlobalRanger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 1 February 1995 27 February 2007
Year introduced 2000 2009
Number produced 300 units 325 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $7.3 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.1 m
Length 12.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 954 km 720 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 3,175 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,925 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 2 x 466 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the AW119's 282 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW119 is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger is more expensive at approximately $7.3 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW119 entered service first in 2000, 9 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 325 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.