Compare Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger vs MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer

Bell 429 GlobalRanger
Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger
MD Helicopters MD 902 Exlplorer
ManufacturerBellBellMD Helicotpers
Aircraft Type429 GlobalRanger429WLG GlobalRangerMD 902 Exlplorer
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$7,500,000$7,700,000 $7,250,000
Direct Operating Cost$ 931$ 931$ 988
DOC / nm$ 6.29$ 6.05$ 7.54
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.76$ 0.94
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)148154131
Max Range (nm)365381317
Useful Load (lbs)253525283125
Total Seats888
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats666
Max Cabin Seats666
Min Crew111
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bell BasiX-ProBell BasiX-ProGarmin G500H
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Weights
MTOW (lbs)700075006500
MTOW External Load (lbs)800080006900
Max External Load (lbs)300030003000
BEW (lbs)446547153375
Useful Load (lbs)253525283125
Fuel Capacity (lbs)145314531065
Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs)108210752151
Dimensions
Rotor Diameter (ft)363633.9
Width (ft)26.3726.37-
Overall Height (ft)13.2512.3912
Length (ft)434340.6
Cabin Height (ft)44-
Cabin Width (ft)55-
Cabin Length (ft)6.586.58-
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)130130-
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)7474-
Engine
No. of Engines222
ManufacturerBellBellMD Helicotpers
ModelPW207D1PW207D1PW207E
Horsepower11001100710
FADECYesYesNo
TBO (hrs)400040004000
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)216.9216.9159
Fuel Burn (gph)767665
Avionics
Flight DeckBell BasiX-ProBell BasiX-ProGarmin G500H
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
FMS11-
Autopilot1 x 3-Axis1 x 3-Axis-
PFD121
MFD121
GPS221
Flight Director22-
Transponder221
VHF Com221
VHF NAV221
Cabin
Total Seats888
Cockpit222
Standard Cabin Seats666
Max Cabin Seats666
Min Crew111
Other
Gear TypeLow SkidsRetractable WheelLow Skids
Rotorhead4-Blade Articulated4-Blade Articulated5-Blade Articulated
Tail Rotor4-Blade4-BladeNOTAR
Warranty
Pilot Training Credits221
MTX Training Credits11-
Airframe (Yrs)331
Airframe (Hrs)10001000-
Engine (Hrs)10001000-
Performance
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)148154131
Long Range Cruise (ktas)130134131
Max Speed (Vne)155155-
Max Range (nm)365381317
Range Seats Full (nm)304320317
Endurance (hrs)44.13.4
Max Climb Rate (fpm)275027502120
Service Ceiling (ft)187101871021200
Hover IGE (ft)141301413010650
Hover OGE (ft)11290112908780
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