Bell 429 - Specifications (Bell 429)

Specifications (Bell 429)

Data from Bell 429 brochure, Bell Helicopter 429 product specifications, Flug Revue Bell 429 page, Aviation Week

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1 pilot
  • Capacity: 7 passengers (six in passenger compartment; one beside pilot)
  • Length: 41 ft 8 in (12.7 m)
  • Rotor diameter: 36 ft (10.97 m)
  • Height: 13 ft 3 in (4.04 m)
  • Empty weight: 4,245 lb (1,925 kg)
  • Useful load: 2,755 lb (1,250 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshaft, 625 shp (466 kW); 730 shp (545 kW) takeoff power each
  • Cabin volume: 204 ft³ (5.8 m³)

Performance

  • Never exceed speed: 155 kn (178 mph, 287 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 150 knots (172.5 mph, 273 km/h)
  • Range: 390 nmi (449 mi, 722 km)
  • Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,096 m)

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