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
