Mid Size Helicopters
Bell 214
ICAO: B214
Overview
The Bell 429 is a light twin-engine helicopter designed for corporate transport, emergency medical services, and utility roles. Introduced in the late 2000s, it emphasizes smooth performance and advanced avionics. The aircraft has achieved widespread adoption across civil markets.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1/D2
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 2 × 720 shp · 537 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin GTN-650/750
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 7
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 11 in · 1.50 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 1 in · 1.25 m
- Cabin length
- 9 ft 10 in · 2.99 m
- Exterior length
- 43 ft 0 in · 13.10 m
- Tail height
- 13 ft 3 in · 4.04 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 5 ft 9 in · 1.75 m
- Wing span
- 36 ft 1 in · 11.00 m
- Baggage volume
- 71 ft³ · 2.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 8,000 lb · 3,650 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 3,250 lb · 1,500 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 220 gal · 800 L · 700 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 150 kt · 173 mph · 278 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 386 nm · 440 mi · 710 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.86 nm/gal · 0.91 km/L
- Ceiling
- 20,000 ft · 6,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,000 ft/min · 10 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Bell 429 — light twin-engine utility helicopter
The Bell 429 first flew in 2007 and entered service in 2009. It was developed to meet evolving safety standards requiring twin-engine performance in certain missions. The helicopter features a four-blade main rotor and spacious cabin relative to its weight class.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshaft engines producing approximately 635 shaft horsepower each, the Bell 429 cruises at around 150 knots (278 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 7,500 pounds (3,402 kg). The cabin typically accommodates six to seven occupants depending on configuration.
The Bell 429 serves air ambulance operators, corporate clients, and law enforcement agencies. Its glass cockpit and smooth ride characteristics have contributed to its popularity. The aircraft remains in active production with global operators.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_429_GlobalRanger
- https://www.paramountbusinessjets.com/aircraft/bell-429-globalranger.html
- https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-429
- https://www.jubilantenpro.com/Uploads/prospectus/3psf_Bell429ProductSpecifications.pdf
- https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/Specifications?specid=1136