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AW139 vs 429 GlobalRanger

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
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Specifications
AW139 429 GlobalRanger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Bell
First flight 3 February 2001 27 February 2007
Year introduced 2003 2009
Number produced 1100 units 325 units
Average unit price $15 million $7.3 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.0 m
Height 3.7 m 4.1 m
Length 13.8 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 720 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 3,175 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 1,925 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 233 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the 429 GlobalRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 720 km for the 429 GlobalRanger. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,096 m for the 429 GlobalRanger. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the AW139 is 2.0x the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 325 for the 429 GlobalRanger. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $7.3M for the 429 GlobalRanger. The AW139 first flew 6 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (2001 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 287 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the 429 GlobalRanger at $7.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 6 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.