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429 GlobalRanger vs Mi-38

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
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Specifications
429 GlobalRanger Mi-38
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 27 February 2007 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2009 2019
Number produced 325 units 13 units
Average unit price $7.3 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 21.1 m
Height 4.1 m 5.1 m
Length 12.7 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 720 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 233 kW 2 x 1,030 kW
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Overview

The 429 GlobalRanger and the Mi-38 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 300 km/h for the Mi-38. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 km vs 880 km for the Mi-38. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,100 m for the Mi-38. At 15,600 kg MTOW, the Mi-38 is 4.9x the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.

The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 13 for the Mi-38. The Mi-38 first flew 4 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (2003 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 287 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-38?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-38?
The 429 GlobalRanger entered service first in 2009, 10 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-38?
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 325 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.