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407 vs 429 GlobalRanger

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
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Specifications
407 429 GlobalRanger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 29 June 1995 27 February 2007
Year introduced 1996 2009
Number produced 1600 units 325 units
Average unit price -- $7.3 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.1 m
Length 12.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 600 km 720 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 3,175 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 1,925 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 233 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the 429 GlobalRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 720 km for the 429 GlobalRanger. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 325 for the 429 GlobalRanger. The 407 first flew 12 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1995 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 429 GlobalRanger is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 13 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or 429 GlobalRanger?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.