The 429. Specifications + Capabilities

Quite possibly the most advanced light twin ever created.

Features

best-in-class range	seating for up to eight	full glass cockpit
spacious flat-floor cabin	cutting-edge digital avionics	exceptional cost efficiency

Specs & Performance

Speeds at Maximum Gross Weight
Vne	155 kts	287 kph
Vh Cruise	150 kts	278 kph
Weight
Min Empty Weight	4,245 lbs	1,925 kg
Empty Weight (std configuration)	4,425 lbs	2007 kg
Max Useful Load (internal, SPIFR)	2,755 lbs	1,250 kg
Useful Load (std configuration)	2,575 lbs	1,168 kg
Max Gross Weight (internal)	7,000 lbs	3,175 kg
Max Gross Weight (external)	7,500 lbs	3,402 kg
Cargo Hook Capacity	3,000 lbs	1,361 kg
Maximum Range	390 nm	722 km
Endurance	4.2 hrs
Accomodation
Place	7
Crew	1
Capacity
Standard Fuel Capacity	215 usg	814 l
Auxiliary Fuel (optional)	40 usg	151 l
Cabin Floor Space	32.7 ft²	3.04 m²
Cabin Volume	204 ft³	5.78 m³
Baggage Compartment Volume	74 ft³	2 m³
Service Ceiling	20,000 ft	6,096 m
Hover Ceiling IGE (Max GW SL ISA)	14,130 ft	4,307 m
Hover Ceiling OGE (Max GW SL ISA)	11,280 ft	3,438 m
Powerplant	(2) Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1
Transmission Rating	1,100 shp	820 kW

Mission Profiles

Corporate:	luxurious amenities; leather seating; smooth, quiet ride
EMS:	massive flat-floor cabin, optional rear clamshell doors, flexible configurations for two litters and medical crew
Utility:	superior load capacity, low DOC, quick to jobsite
Law Enforcement	smooth hover and ride, advanced surveillance capabilities, precise control

Safety Features

Composite hub & rotor system
Rollover bulkheads
Direct engine input to transmission
Energy attenuating seats (FAR/JAR 27)
FADEC for responsiveness
Engine exceedance monitoring & recording
Energy attenuating skid landing gear
Collective mounted throttles
Rupture resistant fuel system
Integrated Instrument Display System (IIDS) to reduce pilot workload

The data set forth herein is preliminary and general in nature. Actual performance data of productgion aircraft may vary with conditions. For performance data and operation limitations for any specific flight mission, reference must be made to the approved flight manual, once available.