Bell 429 vs Agusta AW109 Power
The AW109 and Bell 429 compare a fast retractable-gear twin against Bell's wide flat-floor light twin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 15
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2012–2027
- For sale now
- 18
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 2000–2009
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Bell 429 | Agusta AW109 Power |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 3 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 2 | — |
| Fatalities | 3 | — |
| % Fatal | 67% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bell 429 | Agusta AW109 Power |
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| Price Range | $5,650,000 | $1,409,500 – $1,634,500 |
| Category | Twin Turbine Helicopter | Twin Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 135 kts (250 km/h) | 154 kts (285 km/h) |
| Range | 380 nm (704 km) | 503 nm (932 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 7,500 lbs (3,402 kg) | 6,283 lbs (2,850 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 200.0 gal (757 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 62.0 GPH (235 L/h) | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turboshaft | 2 x Turboshaft |
Which Should You Buy: Bell 429 or Agusta AW109 Power?
Bottom line: Choose the AW109 for higher speed and executive style; choose the Bell 429 for a wider flat-floor cabin (EMS loading) and the Bell support network. AW109 = speed/style; 429 = cabin/network.
Pick the 429 if…
Pick the AW109 Power if…
- Budget matters — from $1,409,500 vs $5,650,000, you save ~$4,240,500.
- Faster cruise — 154 kts vs 135 kts.
- Longer range — 503 nm vs 380 nm.
- More inventory — 18 listings vs 15.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.