
Bell 429 GlobalRanger | |
|---|---|
| Land | Usa |
| Roll | Multifunktionell brukshelikopter |
| Första flygningen | 27 februari 2007 |
| Byggd | 325+ |
Den Klocka 429 GlobalRanger är en lätt, tvåmotorig helikopter utvecklad av Bell Helicopter och Korea Aerospace Industries. Första flygningen av Bell 429-prototypen ägde rum den 27 februari 2007 och flygplanet fick typcertifiering den 1 juli 2009. Bell 429 kan enpilots IFR- och Runway Category A-operationer.
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| Photos | 35 |
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General Characteristics (Standard Configuration)
The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a modern, light twin-engine utility helicopter, developed by Bell Helicopter and certified in 2009. It was primarily designed to meet the demands of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), featuring the largest cabin volume in its class. It is widely used for VIP/corporate transport, law enforcement, and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations due to its high performance and safety features.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Roll | Light Utility / HEMS / Corporate Transport |
| Tillverkare | Bell Helicopter Textron (USA/Canada) |
| First Flight | February 27, 2007 |
| besättning | 1 or 2 pilots (Single-pilot IFR capable) |
| Capacity (Occupants) | Up to 7 passengers (8 total occupants) |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 11.0 m (36 ft 0 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 3,175 kg (7,000 lb) (Standard) |
Design and Powerplant
- Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshaft engines.
- Power Output (each): Approximately 544 kW (730 shp) for takeoff. The engines are controlled by Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC).
- Rotor System: Features a four-bladed main rotor with soft-in-plane flex beams, and an X-shaped stacked two-blade tail rotor for reduced noise.
- Avionics: Equipped with the Bell BasiX-Pro integrated glass cockpit and an Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) with a standard three-axis autopilot.
- Cabin: The large, flat-floor cabin (130 cu ft passenger volume) and wide side-sliding doors, with optional rear clamshell doors, are key features for quick and easy patient loading in EMS roles.
- Landing Gear: Standard skid gear, with an optional retractable wheeled landing gear (WLG) variant available for a slight increase in cruise speed.
Performance and Safety
- Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 287 km/h (178 mph, 155 knots).
- Max Cruise Speed: Approximately 278 km/h (173 mph, 150 knots).
- Service Ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft).
- Range (Standard Fuel): Up to 722 km (449 mi, 390 nmi).
- Safety: Certified for Category A (safe single-engine performance) and Single-Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations, providing high safety margins.
- Maintenance: Designed using the Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3) process, similar to commercial airliners, which simplifies maintenance and reduces operating costs.
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