Bell 429 GlobalRanger
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The Bell 429 GlobalRanger is a light, twin-engine helicopter developed by Bell Helicopter and Korea Aerospace Industries. The first flight of the prototype took place on February 27, 2007,[4] and the aircraft received type certification on July 1, 2009.[5] The Bell 429 is capable of single-pilot IFR and Runway Category A operations.[6]
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Bell 429 GlobalRanger | |
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A Bell 429 from Mercy Flight 5 | |
Role | Multipurpose utility helicopter |
National origin | United States/Canada/South Korea[1] |
Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter |
First flight | 27 February 2007[2] |
Introduction | 2009 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | Canadian Coast Guard Royal Australian Navy Swedish Police Delaware State Police |
Produced | 2007–present |
Number built | 325 (July 2018)[3] |
Developed from | Bell 427 |
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