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429 GlobalRanger vs 505 Jet Ranger X

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
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Specifications
429 GlobalRanger 505 Jet Ranger X
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 27 February 2007 11 November 2014
Year introduced 2009 2017
Number produced 325 units 360 units
Average unit price $7.3 million $1.2 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.3 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 12.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 720 km 617 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,670 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 2,030 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 1,669 kg
Total thrust 2 x 466 kW 1 x 377 kW
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Overview

The 429 GlobalRanger and the 505 Jet Ranger X are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 km vs 617 km for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,670 m for the 505 Jet Ranger X.

The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 360 for the 505 Jet Ranger X. Unit cost is $7.3M for the 429 GlobalRanger vs $1.2M for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The 429 GlobalRanger first flew 7 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (2007 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 429 GlobalRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 429 GlobalRanger is more expensive at approximately $7.3 million per unit compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 429 GlobalRanger entered service first in 2009, 8 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.