Facts

• The Bell 429 is powered by two turbine engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada (PW207D2), each delivering 635hp (max continuous).
• The first Bell 429 had it's maiden flight in February 2007. In 2009 the model series received the Candian and European permit to fly.
• Depending on it's configuration, the Bell 429 can be used for various operation specifications. It is very popular for rescue and medical transportation (HEMS), for law inforcement or as a fast and smooth helicopter for VIP missions.
• The Bell 429 is delivered with the option for fixed landing gear or with a retracteable wheeled landing gear.

HB-ZYI & HB-XVF

• Bell 429 Global Ranger
• Scope of operation: VIP flights
• All seats are equipped with ANR (active noise reduction) Bose A20 headsets
• Equipped for VFR and IFR flights
• Year of manufacture (YOM): ZYI 2021 / XVF 2019
• Main rotor diameter: 11m
• Empty weight: 2'283 kg
• Max. take-off weight: 3'175 kg
• Seat configuration ZYI: 8 (6 PAX + 2 pilots / 7 PAX + 1 pilot)
• Seat configuration XVF: 7 (5 PAX + 2 pilots / 6 PAX + 1 pilot)
• Cruise speed: 280 km/h
• Max. speed: 287 km/h
• Range: 720 km
• Service ceiling: 5'700m amsl
• Engine: Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D2, delivering 625hp each (max continuous).
• Fuel: Jet A1 (Kerosene)