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Bell Helicopter

Bell 429 GlobalRanger

B429
Heavy Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2009 present
Range
411 NM · 761 km
MTOW
3,175 kg
Cruise
155 kt · 287 km/h
Seats
8
up to 8 passengers
New price
US$ 7.0M
Catalog reference, no research date

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a heavy turbine helicopter in production since 2009. Price: a new Bell 429 GlobalRanger starts at US$ 7.0M; used, the market median is around US$ 5.7M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 411 nm, a cruise speed of 155 kt (287 km/h), up to 8 passengers. In Brazil there are 84 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 25 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 34 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/30/2026).

Acquisition price · pre-owned market
34 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 5 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 5.7MR$ 31.4M
market medianaging ≈ −4.6%/yr−16% vs Heavy Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 4.1M
model year 2010
Best value
US$ 5.7M
model year 2016
Top of range
US$ 7.2M
model year 2022
Used vs new
−19%
catalog US$ 7.0M
Minimum
US$ 4.0M
R$ 22.1M
Median
US$ 5.7M
R$ 31.4M
Maximum
US$ 8.0M
R$ 44.1M
New · catalog referencein productionUS$ 7.0M · R$ 38.6M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +4.8%/yr·2010→2022
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
4 of 4 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil

Index ≈ ×1.09 to ×1.34 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.

Through a qualified importer
US$ 4.3M – 9.2M
R$ 24.0M – 50.5M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 5.0M – 10.8M
R$ 27.7M – 59.3M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%

Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).

Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 1.5K/h
R$ 8.0K/h · Variable/h
Fixed/yr
US$ 396.7K
Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
US$ 3.4K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 4.0K – 4.7K/h
R$ 22.1K – 25.9K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 2.5K – 4.0K/h
R$ 13.8K – 22.1K/h

Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.

How we read this price · 5 sources · researched 6/4/2026

Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. None of the 4 model years has an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.

PTAX · R$ 5.5127 / US$ · 11/09/2026

Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.

Temporal identity

First flight
Feb 27, 2007
FAA cert.
—
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
Jul 07, 2009
Units produced
500

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin-engine turbine helicopter in production since 2009, used in business transport, medical service and public safety missions. It has a range of 411 nm, cruises at 155 kt and operates with a ceiling of 18,000 ft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 3,175 kg. The cabin is usually configured for 7 occupants and allows up to 8 seats, depending on the chosen arrangement. Identified by ICAO code B429, it appears in the Brazilian registry in corporate and rescue operations. On this page you will find the model's spec sheet, the estimated operating cost and the fleet in operation in Brazil.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engines
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 turboshafts
Engine type
Twin-turbine 625 shp each
Max speed
155 kt
Endurance
3.5 h
Fuel
814 L
Fuel
215 gal
Main rotor blades
4
Rate of climb
2,050 ft/min
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Hover ceiling (IGE)
13,800 ft
Hover ceiling (OGE)
9,500 ft
Main rotor diameter
10.97 m

Cabin and comfort

Doors
2 front doors + 2 sliding rear doors + rear clamshell
Seats
8
Optional air conditioning
Yes
Configuration
7-8 seats (1+1+5/6), reconfigurable flat-floor cabin EMS/VIP/utility
Typical configuration
Vip 6
Useful load
1,125 kg
Noise attenuation
Modern VIP cabin, 4-blade soft-in-plane rotor reduces vibration
Baggage compartment
74 cu ft

Avionics and engines

FMS
Garmin GTN 750H integrated
Cockpit
Bell BasiX-Pro (2nd Gen) integrated avionics system with Garmin GTN-750/650 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS
Autopilot
Bell-Garmin GFC 600H 4-axis with SAS
Flight deck
Bell BasiX-Pro (2nd Gen) integrated avionics system with Garmin GTN-750/650 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345R with ADS-B Out/In
IFR certified
IFR single/dual-pilot certified from the factory
Synthetic vision
Yes
Rotor health monitoring
Integrated HUMS, health and usage monitoring system

Operating costs

Data source
Bell 429 product specifications (bellflight.com), cruise fuel burn ~82-90 gph · Vertical Reference helicopter forum, operator-reported ~90 gph cruise (PW207D twin) · boltflight.com Bell 429 price and operating costs, $1,440/h, 450 h/yr, $1.4M engine overhaul, 4,000 h interval · the-jet-collection.com Bell 429 operating costs, $1,470/h, 450 h/yr · aircraftcostcalculator.com Bell 429 ownership price & operating costs · Pratt & Whitney Canada ESP / P&WCSMART for PW207D turboshaft (engine maintenance program)
Fuel burn
88 gal/h
Last updated
2026
Rotor overhaul interval
4,000 h
Market price (low)
US$ 4,500,000
Engine overhaul interval
4,000 h
Market price (high)
US$ 7,300,000

External dimensions

Overall length
12.7 m
Wingspan
11 m
Height
4.04 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
2,025 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
3,175 kg
Maximum payload
1,150 kg
Fuel capacity
814 L
Fuel capacity
1,457 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
1 zone7 typical passengers · 8 maxVIP 6 seats

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
1,24 m1,52 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
2,00 m long
Length
2 m
Width
1.52 m
Height
1.24 m
Volume
—
Baggage
—

History

  1. 2007First flight
  2. 2009 - Entirely new design launched in 2009, not derived from older Bells

    Bell certified the 429 GlobalRanger in July 2009 as an entirely new design, the first 'clean-sheet' Bell light-twin platform since the 222 (1979). The program began in 2005 (Modular Affordable Product Line, MAPL) with the goal of creating a modern light-twin competitive with the H135 and AW109. More than 450 units produced through 2024, present in 60+ countries. Commercial success exceeded Bell's expectations, and the 429 became the flagship light-twin.

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  3. 2009 - MSRP of USD 7.5M places the 429 between the H135 (USD 4.5M) and AW109 (USD 8M)

    The 2024 MSRP of the Bell 429 is USD 7.5M, mid-range between the H135 (USD 4.5M, cheaper/more basic) and the AW109 GrandNew (USD 8M, more luxurious VIP). Strategic positioning: offer a larger cabin than the H135 (flat-floor 8 PAX vs. H135 7 PAX fixed) with modern technology, but at a lower price than the AW109 GrandNew (more focused on luxury VIP). Cumulative fleet of 450+ units in 15 years = commercial success, Bell delivers 30-40 units/year in 2024.

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  4. 2009First deliveries

Brazil Fleet

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin-turbine helicopter in production since 2009, with a 411 nm range and a 155 kt cruise speed. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.

According to the EASA type certificate data sheet (TCDS EASA.IM.R.506, issue of 9 Jun 2026), the 429 was certified by Canada's TCCA on 19 Jun 2009 and by EASA on 23 Sep 2009, as a small rotorcraft (CS-27) with Category A criteria. The data sheet describes four-blade main and tail rotors, two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 or PW207D2 engines, skid or optional retractable wheeled landing gear, and approval for instrument flight with one or two pilots.

The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.

Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.

85 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

Open Analytics

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Benefits

Reconfigurable flat-floor cabin serves EMS/VIP/utility

The Bell 429 brings a fully reconfigurable flat-floor rear cabin in 30 minutes: EMS (2 stretchers + 3 ATLS providers + aft clamshell door eases loading), VIP (6 individual executive seats), utility (total cargo 1,000+ kg). A differentiator vs. the H135 (fixed cabin per configuration) and the AW109 (more VIP-focused). For multi-mission government operators (SP/RJ/MG police) who fly EMS in the morning and corporate VIP in the afternoon, the 429 is a unique proposition.

Partial FBW and HUMS are modern technologies in the light-twin segment

The 429 brings partial Fly-by-Wire on the primary controls (collective + cyclic + pedals with electronic sensors assisting hydraulic actuators), the first FBW application in a civil light-twin. An integrated HUMS system monitors rotor, gearbox and engine in real time, enabling Condition-Based Maintenance. MAGIC (Modular Avionics) Bell-Garmin avionics with SVT, FLIR-ready and factory ADS-B In/Out. A technology standard of 2020s aircraft.

Limitations

Limited 3,175 kg MTOW, outside heavy EMS contracts

A 3,175 kg MTOW is the 'light-twin' category, and the 1,150 kg useful load is enough for light EMS (2 stretchers + 3 PAX) and VIP, but insufficient for offshore operations (Petrobras requires 6,000+ kg MTOW, AW139/S-92 territory) and heavy EMS with extensive equipment. The 429 sits between the H135 (same range) and the H145 (medium-twin 3,700 kg). For operators that need greater payload, the choice goes to the H145 or AW139.

Curiosities

Bell 429 is a standard for Canadian, American and Brazilian Police/SAR

The Bell 429 became a standard for some metropolitan police forces and SAR operators: Toronto Police (Canada), Texas DPS (USA), Mexican Federal Police, Argentine Federal Police. In Brazil, ABIN (Brazilian Intelligence Agency) operates the Bell 429, and some Military Police forces (PR, RS, BA) have already acquired units for SAR/night IFR EMS, replacing older AS355/H135s. The active Brazilian Bell 429 fleet already exceeds 12 units in 2024.

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Bell 429 GlobalRanger for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

56 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PP-BBIPP-BFFPP-BLAPP-CGPPP-CPDPP-DNMPP-JBMPP-JDJPP-JREPP-KSLPP-LMAPP-NKFPP-POVPR-BAFPR-CCEPR-CJTPR-DRVPR-EVUPR-FLLPR-FMSPR-FPCPR-GJRPR-GMDPR-GNUPR-JJTPR-MKMPR-MVRPR-NPBPR-PJMPR-PPMPR-SBKPR-TSGPR-UQNPR-VDNPR-WUCPS-ANBPS-BDCPS-CMLPS-CPDPS-DYBPS-FGRPS-FLMPS-FNPPS-GANPS-GLBPS-GMDPS-HAFPS-MLJPS-RBGPS-SFSPS-SPHPS-TSGPS-WMSPS-WUCPT-OURPU-GSL

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Bell 429 GlobalRanger cost?

The catalog reference for a new Bell 429 GlobalRanger is US$ 7.0M, without a verified factory list price. On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.

What is the range of the Bell 429 GlobalRanger?

The maximum range is 411 nm (411 NM · 761 km).

How fast is the Bell 429 GlobalRanger?

Cruise speed is 155 kt, equivalent to 287 km/h.

How many passengers does the Bell 429 GlobalRanger seat?

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger seats up to 8 passengers, crew not included.

How many Bell 429 GlobalRanger are there in Brazil?

There are 84 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/9/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.

Who operates the Bell 429 GlobalRanger in Brazil?

64 distinct operators operate 71 units of the Bell 429 GlobalRanger in the RAB-ANAC: 10 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 61 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, RJ and PR (data as of 11/9/2026). Another 12 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 1 unit with no operating class in the RAB. Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.

How much does it cost to operate the Bell 429 GlobalRanger per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 3,443 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,459 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 396,700 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.

What is the market for the Bell 429 GlobalRanger like in Brazil?

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a twin-turbine helicopter in production since 2009, with a 411 nm range and a 155 kt cruise speed. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.