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206 JetRanger vs 429 GlobalRanger

206 JetRanger vs 429 GlobalRanger at a glance — top speed 226 vs 287 km/h, range 624 vs 720 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 3,175 kg, built 7,300 vs 325 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRangerFull specs
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🇺🇸 429 GlobalRangerFull specs
Specifications
206 JetRanger 429 GlobalRanger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 10 January 1966 27 February 2007
Year introduced 1967 2009
Number produced 7300 units 325 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $7.3 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.0 m
Height 3.9 m 4.1 m
Length 12.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 624 km 720 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 3,175 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,925 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 466 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger is more expensive at approximately $7.3 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 42 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.