Specifications - Bell 429 - Light Twin Helicopter
| Key Data | |
|---|---|
| Crew and Passengers | 8 |
| Main Rotors | 4 |
| Cabin Dimensions | |
| Cabin Maximum Width (Internal) | 1.55m |
| Cabin Minimum Height (Internal) | 1.17m |
| Cabin Door Width | 1.8m |
| Baggage Compartment | 1.98m3 |
| Weights | |
| Empty Weight | 1,950kg |
| Payload | 1,225kg |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight with Internal Load | 3,175kg |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight with External Load | 3,311kg |
| Cargo Hook | 2,720kg |
| Engines | |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 10.97m |
| Fuselage Length | 11.65m |
| Length with Rotors Turning | 13.68m (length of main rotor to stinger |
| Height to Top of Vertical Fin (High Gear) | 4.07m |
| Height to Top of Vertical Fin (Low Gear) | 3.9m |
| Tail Rotor Diameter | 1.65m |
| Type | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW207 |
| Thrust | 544kW (730shp) each |
| Rotor Speed | 395rpm |
| Useable Fuel | 814l |
| Performance | |
| Range at Vh and Maximum Gross Weight Standard Condition | 603km |
| Range on Internal Fuel | 645km |
| Economical Cruise Speed | 222km/h |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 265km/h |
| Endurance (IFR) | 3.9hr |
| Maximum Endurance at 140kt, and Maximum Gross Weight 4,000ft Standard Condition | 2.5hr |
| Maximum Altitude | 6,096m |
| Hover Ceiling | 2,835m |
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