• Certified for single and dual pilot IFR operations with WAAS capabilities, allowing approaches in low visibility conditions (250 ft ceilings).
• Flexible interior with a flat floor, easily convertible from passenger to cargo service by removing cabin seating.
• Deck height designed for easy one-man loading of litter systems without causing back strain.
• Safety features include a collective-mounted throttle, damage-tolerant hub and rotor system, and energy attenuating seats.
• Spacious intermediate size cabin offering excellent value with pricing and direct operating costs comparable to smaller light twins.

The Bell 429 delivers exceptional speed, range, hover performance, and enhanced safety margins, providing operators with a state-of-the-art single pilot IFR helicopter and top-rated in-service support.

Bell Helicopter offers 24/7 award-winning customer support through a comprehensive global service network, rated #1 in the industry, ensuring expertise, parts, and service are available to meet mission requirements worldwide.

• Accommodation for one pilot and seven passengers.
• First helicopter certified through the MSG-3 process, reducing maintenance costs.
• Spacious cabin with 204 ft³ (5.78 m³) of usable volume, wide 60 in (152.4 cm) side doors, and optional rear clam-shell doors.
• Glass cockpit with two/three multi-function displays, dual digital 3-axis autopilot, and an integrated electronic data recorder.
• Exceptional flight performance with a maximum cruise speed of 150 kts (278 km/h), a maximum range of 411 nm (761 km) at VLRC, and Hover OGE at 11,290 ft (3,441 m).

• Speeds at max gross weight: VNE 155 kts (287 km/h), Max Cruise 150 kts (278 km/h).
• Range at VLRC: 411 nm (761 km).
• Max Endurance: 4.5 hours.
• Capacities: Standard seating for 1 pilot + 7 passengers, standard fuel capacity of 217 US gal (821 liters), optional auxiliary fuel of 39 US gal (148 liters), cabin volume of 204 ft³ (5.78 m³), baggage compartment volume of 74 ft³ (2.1 m³).
• Weights: Empty weight (standard configuration) 4,465 lbs (2,025 kg), useful load (internal, standard configuration) 2,535 lbs (1,150 kg), max gross weight (internal) 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg), max gross weight (external load) 7,500 lbs (3,402 kg), cargo hook capacity 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg).