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ActiveManufacturer Bell Model 429 Variant 429
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Representative photo of a Bell 429Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Bell 429 GlobalRanger
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Bell 429(B429)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
390 nm
Cruise speed
150 kt
Max speed
155 kt
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Weights
MTOW
3,100 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
814 L
Dimensions
Length
12.7 m
Wingspan
—
Height
4.0 m
Capacity
Seats
9
Max passengers
7

Flight activity

(22 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
6
Last 90 days
21
Last seen
5 Nov 2026
Tracked since
15 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 2h 17m
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 2h 11m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 2h 22m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 2h 09m
  • Tracked flight1 Oct 2026 · 6h 08m
  • Tracked flight27 Aug 2026 · 2h 13m
  • Tracked flight26 Aug 2026 · 1h 01m
  • Tracked flight26 Aug 2026 · 2h 19m
  • Tracked flight26 Aug 2026 · 1h 18m
  • Tracked flight25 Aug 2026 · 1h 45m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
511Bell 429 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 92% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

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  • G-RIDBGBACTIVE
    National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
    2013 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

G-RIDB — frequently asked
What aircraft model is G-RIDB?

G-RIDB is a Bell 429. Sprinkle's record for G-RIDB covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is G-RIDB currently active?

Registry records list G-RIDB's status as Active, registered in United Kingdom — a Bell 429.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of G-RIDB?

G-RIDB carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 57105, the serial assigned to this Bell 429 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for G-RIDB?

G-RIDB's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 406897 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Bell 429 broadcasts.