COMMON
B429
Bell 429 GlobalRanger
The Bell 429
“Light twin, heavy capability.”
Bell Helicopter · helicopter
Length
44 ft 8 in
Wingspan
36 ft 0 in (rotor)
Max speed
150 kts
Range
390 nmi
Ceiling
18,000 ft
Engines
2x PW207D1
Crew
1
Max passengers
7
Built
400+
The Bell 429 is a modern light twin that punches above its weight. Air ambulance, law enforcement, corporate — it does everything a medium helicopter does in a lighter, more efficient package.
Fun fact
The Bell 429 features a flat floor and clamshell doors, making it one of the most accessible helicopters for EMS operations.
How to spot one
Modern Bell twin. Retractable gear option. Sleek design. Common in EMS and law enforcement.
Crews call it
The Four-Two-Nine
Sounds like
PW207D — modern and smooth, with a four-blade rotor that cuts noise significantly
Related
One might be overhead right now.
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