Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Bell 429 GlobalRanger
Category
Prime contractor
Production
2007–
Quantity
500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight2007
- Service Entry Year2009
- Crew1
- Primary RoleMultipurpose utility helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 (or PW207D2 with fuel heater installed)
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed240 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,096 m
- Range685 km
◇Dimensions & Weights2MOD.2
- Fuselage Length12.49 m
- Empty Weight1,925.532 kg
◆Avionics1MOD.1
▤Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
19
years in service
500
units produced
14
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory12country · 58units
58active
Bell 429 GlobalRangerSALES3records
Canada
Australia
Jamaicaⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
30UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS6POST-COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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