BELL 429M
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One aircraft. Endless possibilities.
From desert heat to marine environments, the Bell 429M excels in the most austere conditions. This aircraft is an advanced multi-mission helicopter that comes equipped with the latest weapons and mission management systems. This aircraft can be customized to fulfill your mission needs.
Missions
Light Attack
The 429M has up to four weapon stations and two additional tip stations to mount GRIFFIN missiles, exceeding the industry standard as a viable Close Air Support (CAS) / Close Combat Attack (CCA) platform.
Special Missions
Leveraging speed and power, the 429M is an ideal platform to conduct and support non-standard para-military and special missions. These missions include bambi-bucket, helocast, paradrop, rappel, SPIES/FRIES, aerial sniper and reaction force operations.
Command and Control
The Bell 429M tactical communications suite includes a multi-band VHF, UHF and SATCOM radio capability. This communications suite allows the operator to send, receive, disseminate and coordinate communications laterally and horizontally across the operational environment.
Armed Reconnaissance
The Bell 429M is equipped with moving maps, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible lighting and radar altimeters. It serves as an ideal platform to perform terrain flight and masking maneuvers in support of reconnaissance, screen, guard, security and hasty attack operations.
Search and Rescue
With an external hoist, configurable patient ambulatory and litter and coupled with the optional all-weather EO/IR sensor, the Bell 429M excels at the search and rescue mission regardless of the operating environment, including austere desert, high altitude mountains, jungles or arctic tundra.
Missions
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Light Attack
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Special Missions
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Command and Control
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Armed Reconnaissance
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Search and Rescue
The 429M has up to four weapon stations and two additional tip stations to mount GRIFFIN missiles, exceeding the industry standard as a viable Close Air Support (CAS) / Close Combat Attack (CCA) platform.
Leveraging speed and power, the 429M is an ideal platform to conduct and support non-standard para-military and special missions. These missions include bambi-bucket, helocast, paradrop, rappel, SPIES/FRIES, aerial sniper and reaction force operations.
The Bell 429M tactical communications suite includes a multi-band VHF, UHF and SATCOM radio capability. This communications suite allows the operator to send, receive, disseminate and coordinate communications laterally and horizontally across the operational environment.
The Bell 429M is equipped with moving maps, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible lighting and radar altimeters. It serves as an ideal platform to perform terrain flight and masking maneuvers in support of reconnaissance, screen, guard, security and hasty attack operations.
With an external hoist, configurable patient ambulatory and litter and coupled with the optional all-weather EO/IR sensor, the Bell 429M excels at the search and rescue mission regardless of the operating environment, including austere desert, high altitude mountains, jungles or arctic tundra.
Features
TekFusion Global PATHFINDER™ Mission Management System
A customizable tool created from tactical and special operations experience, the MMS enables easy user navigation and seamless command and control of mission execution. The intuitive interface and advanced system enhance operational efficiency while reducing pilot workload. Target locations and ranges can be passed from PATHFINDER™ to an optional digital Weapons Management System Launch Acceptable Regions (LAR) or Weapons Engagement Zones (WEZ) can be displayed on the PATHFINDER™ moving map.
Advanced EO/IR Sensor
Complete with both visible and infrared sensors, the EO/IR enables long-range, accurate identification of targets to pinpoint threats at a distance and in degraded weather conditions, day or night. The EO/IR can be integrated into and displayed directly onto the cockpit Multi-Function Displays (MFD) when equipped with the Bell Basix Pro avionics system.
Fulcrum Configurable Lightweight Armament Wing
The Fulcrum CLAW is a low maintenance design that can be removed in minutes with no impact to troop or cargo compartments. This highly reconfigurable system maximizes your flexibility by allowing you to adapt to nearly any mission profile. Apply four stations or remove the outboard sections and run two. The CLAW has a classic airframe design that is easily repairable, and hundreds of pounds lighter than other systems. It supports a variety of munitions, including the M230, GAU-19, HELLFIRE, M261, M134, and DAP-6.
TekFusion Global Weapons Management System
A scalable weapons management system that ranges from entry level gun and rocket systems to a fully integrated digital cockpit. Optimized for the Bell 429M, the TFG WMS reduces pilot workload for weapons targeting and deployment. The system includes built-in safety mechanisms to ensure the weapons system is not accidentally or prematurely deployed and ensures seamless coordination between the WMS and the PATHFINDER™ Mission Management System.
Survivability Features
Specially modified for tactical operations, the Bell 429M features armored pilot seats, ballistic-tolerant main rotor blades, a self-sealing fuel system and an infrared suppression system. The 429M utilizes durable, modern components to operate in any tactical environment. Easily equipped with sensor detection of small firearms to air missile defense with the use of defensive countermeasures, the armed 429M is designed to ensure safety in any mission.
Additional Armament
The Bell 429M can accommodate a wide range of armament. Its capability ranges from crew served and fixed forward 7.62 mm and/or .50 caliber machine guns and machine gun pods, precision-guided 2.75 inch rockets, torpedoes and missiles.
Performance
* Note: Standard MGW, ISA, Standard fuel – no reserve, at 4,000 ft
Capacities
* Requires optional internal increased gross weight (IGW) kit, certified by transport Canada.
** Total contiguous volume, including baggage compartment. Does not include copilot volume of 28 ft³/0.8 m³
** Total contiguous volume, including baggage compartment. Does not include copilot volume of 28 ft³/0.8 m³
Avionics
The Bell 429 highlights the Bell BasiX-Pro™ Integrated avionics system (2nd Gen)
The Bell BasiX-Pro™ Avionics System has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of twin engine helicopters and is optimized for IFR, Category A, and EU-OPS compliant operations. The system is highly flexible and configurable to meet various operating and customization needs. The system takes advantage of the latest in display, computer processing, and digital data bus technology to provide a high degree of redundancy, reliability, and flexibility.
The Bell 429 fully integrated cockpit features:
The BasiX-Pro™ 2nd generation system incorporates Multi-Function “smart” displays units from Astronautics Corporation of America (ACA). As an additional safety feature, the 2nd generation design also includes 1-button instant couple features that quickly restore coupled flight in the event of pending disorientation:
The Bell BasiX-Pro™ Avionics System has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of twin engine helicopters and is optimized for IFR, Category A, and EU-OPS compliant operations. The system is highly flexible and configurable to meet various operating and customization needs. The system takes advantage of the latest in display, computer processing, and digital data bus technology to provide a high degree of redundancy, reliability, and flexibility.
The Bell 429 fully integrated cockpit features:
- Single pilot IFR Capability (Dual-pilot option)
- Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) featuring redundant digital flight control computers (FCCS) and providing 3-axis or 4-axis capability
- All Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS)
- Other aircraft systems interfaces, warnings, cautions, aural alerts, and automated performance features are provided through the remotely located Aircraft Data Interface Unit (ADIU)
- Power and performance situational awareness enhanced through Bell patented power situation indicator (PSI) gauge
- Communication, navigation and surveillance system using Garmin GTN-750/650 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS system
The BasiX-Pro™ 2nd generation system incorporates Multi-Function “smart” displays units from Astronautics Corporation of America (ACA). As an additional safety feature, the 2nd generation design also includes 1-button instant couple features that quickly restore coupled flight in the event of pending disorientation:
- Pressing the collective-mounted GA (go around) will re-engage force trim and attitude hold if necessary and will set the aircraft to climb in a level roll attitude
- Pressing the CHFD “CPL” button when uncoupled will re-engage force trim and attitude hold if necessary and will stabilize flight by coupling the flight director to hold current heading, vertical speed, and if 4-axis, airspeed as well. From there, the pilot can adjust references and change modes as required.
Powerplant
Increased Gross Weight (IGW)
Transport Canada approved operation of the Bell 429 at an internal gross weight of 7,500 lb (3,402 kg) in December 2011, increasing the platform's gross weight and enabling customers to operate with greater payloads. To date, the Bell 429 increased gross weight (IGW) has been approved by more than 25 countries, including Canada, China, Brazil and Australia with pending validation in additional nations.
Operation at an internal gross weight of 7,500 lb (3,402 kg) requires installation of the following equipment:
Operation at an internal gross weight of 7,500 lb (3,402 kg) requires installation of the following equipment:
- Flashing Forward Light
- Radar Altimeter
- Helicopter Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (HTAWS)
- Cockpit Voice Recorder/Flight Data Recorder
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