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429 GlobalRanger vs H160M Guépard

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
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Specifications
429 GlobalRanger H160M Guépard
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 27 February 2007 13 March 2015
Year introduced 2009 2021
Number produced 325 units 1 units
Average unit price $7.3 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 13.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.0 m
Length 12.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 720 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 4,240 kg
Total thrust 2 x 466 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Overview

The 429 GlobalRanger and the H160M Guépard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 km vs 880 km for the H160M Guépard. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,900 m for the H160M Guépard.

The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 1 for the H160M Guépard. The 429 GlobalRanger first flew 8 years before the H160M Guépard (2007 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 287 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or H160M Guépard?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,900 meters (19,356 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or H160M Guépard?
The 429 GlobalRanger is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or H160M Guépard?
The 429 GlobalRanger entered service first in 2009, 12 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or H160M Guépard?
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 325 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.