Bell 429 vs Eurocopter H135
The H135 (twin Fenestron EMS/corporate) and Bell 429 are the leading light-twin helicopters — both EMS/corporate favourites, the H135 with its enclosed Fenestron tail, the 429 with a flat-floor cabin.
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
- 20
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 1985–2025
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 | Eurocopter H135 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 3 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 2 | — |
| Fatalities | 3 | — |
| % Fatal | 67% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bell 429 | Eurocopter H135 |
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| Price Range | $5,650,000 | $1,914,000 – $2,166,000 |
| Category | Twin Turbine Helicopter | Twin Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 135 kts (250 km/h) | 137 kts (254 km/h) |
| Range | 380 nm (704 km) | 343 nm (635 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 7,500 lbs (3,402 kg) | 6,415 lbs (2,910 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 | — |
Which Should You Buy: Bell 429 or Eurocopter H135?
Bottom line: Choose the H135 for the proven EMS install base, Fenestron safety/noise and hot-and-high; choose the Bell 429 for a wider flat-floor cabin and Bell support. H135 = EMS-pedigree/Fenestron; 429 = cabin/network.
Pick the 429 if…
- Longer range — 380 nm vs 343 nm.
Pick the H135 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,914,000 vs $5,650,000, you save ~$3,736,000.
- Faster cruise — 137 kts vs 135 kts.
- More inventory — 19 listings vs 15.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.