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429 GlobalRanger vs MD-900

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
MD Helicopters MD-900 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-900
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Specifications
429 GlobalRanger MD-900
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell MD Helicopters
First flight 27 February 2007 18 December 1992
Year introduced 2009 1994
Number produced 325 units 5 units
Average unit price $7.3 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.3 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 12.7 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 259 km/h
Operational range 720 km 543 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 2,835 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 1,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 466 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The 429 GlobalRanger and the MD-900 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and MD Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 259 km/h for the MD-900. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 km vs 543 km for the MD-900. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,334 m for the MD-900.

The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 5 for the MD-900. The MD-900 first flew 15 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1992 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or MD-900?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or MD-900?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or MD-900?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or MD-900?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or MD-900?
The 429 GlobalRanger is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or MD-900?
The MD-900 entered service first in 1994, 15 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or MD-900?
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 325 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.