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429 GlobalRanger vs H145M / EC645

429 GlobalRanger vs H145M / EC645 at a glance — top speed 287 vs 269 km/h, range 720 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 3,175 vs 3,585 kg, built 325 vs 1,500 units.

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Specifications
429 GlobalRanger H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 27 February 2007 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2009 2002
Number produced 325 units 1500 units
Average unit price $7.3 million $25 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.8 m
Height 4.1 m 3.5 m
Length 12.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 720 km 660 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 466 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or H145M / EC645?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or H145M / EC645?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or H145M / EC645?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 429 GlobalRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 429 GlobalRanger at $7.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 7 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.