429 GlobalRanger vs H145M / EC645
Canadian light utility helicopter, recognized for emergency medical, law enforcement, and corporate transport services since 2009. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Bell |
First flight | 27 February 2007 |
Year introduced | 2009 |
Number produced | 325 units |
Average unit price | $7.3 million |
German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
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Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
First flight | 12 June 1999 |
Year introduced | 2002 |
Number produced | 1500 units |
Average unit price | $25 million |
Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 287 km/h |
Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 1,925 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 466 kW â—‰ |
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Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 1,792 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 550 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 429 GlobalRanger by Saberwyn.
Photo of H145M / EC645 by Airbus / Christian Keller.