Compare Bell 429 GlobalRanger vs Bell 525 Relentless
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| Manufacturer | Bell | Bell |
| Aircraft Type | 429 GlobalRanger | 525 Relentless |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $7,500,000 | $15,000,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 931 | - |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.29 | - |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 148 | 160 |
| Max Range (nm) | 365 | 580 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2535 | 6675 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 18 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 16 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 7000 | 20500 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8000 | 21500 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3000 | 7000 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4465 | 13825 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2535 | 6675 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1453 | 4294.7 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 1082 | 2380 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36 | 54.5 |
| Width (ft) | 26.37 | 25.77 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.25 | 18.18 |
| Length (ft) | 43 | 61.58 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5 | 7.58 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 6.58 | 15.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 130 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 74 | 128 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Bell |
| Model | PW207D1 | CT7-2F1 |
| Horsepower | 1100 | 1800 |
| FADEC | Yes | Dual-Channel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 216.9 | 641 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 76 | - |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Bell BasiX-Pro | Garmin G5000H |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| FMS | 1 | 2 |
| Autopilot | 1 x 3-Axis | 1 x 4-Axis |
| PFD | 1 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 2 |
| GPS | 2 | 2 |
| AHRS | - | 3 |
| Flight Director | 2 | 3 |
| ADC | - | 3 |
| Transponder | 2 | 2 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 8 | 18 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 6 | 16 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | Low Skids | Retractable Wheel |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 4-Blade | 4-Blade |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | 2 | 1 |
| MTX Training Credits | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 3 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 148 | 160 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 145 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 155 | 175 |
| Max Range (nm) | 365 | 580 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 304 | 560 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2750 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18710 | 12000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 14130 | 10700 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 11290 | 8100 |