429 GlobalRanger vs Bell 47
Overview
The 429 GlobalRanger and the Bell 47 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 169 km/h for the Bell 47. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 km vs 396 km for the Bell 47. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the 429 GlobalRanger is 2.4x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 5,600 for the Bell 47. The Bell 47 first flew 61 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1946 vs 2007).
| Canadian light utility helicopter, recognized for emergency medical, law enforcement, and corporate transport services since 2009. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 27 February 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 325 units |
| Average unit price | $7.3 million |
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,925 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 233 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 47?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 47?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 47?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 47?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 47?
The 429 GlobalRanger is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 63 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.