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429 GlobalRanger vs Bell 430

429 GlobalRanger vs Bell 430 at a glance — top speed 287 vs 278 km/h, range 720 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 3,175 vs 4,218 kg, built 325 vs 136 units.

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
Bell 430 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 430
Specifications
429 GlobalRanger Bell 430
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 27 February 2007 25 October 1994
Year introduced 2009 1995
Number produced 325 units 136 units
Average unit price $7.3 million $10 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 12.8 m
Height 4.1 m 3.8 m
Length 12.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 720 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 4,218 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 2,406 kg
Total thrust 2 x 466 kW 2 x 585 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 430?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Bell 430's 278 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 430?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,218 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the 429 GlobalRanger at $7.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 entered service first in 1995, 14 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 430?
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 325 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.