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VH-PHW

Built 2020 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Bell 429Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Bell 429 GlobalRanger
This aircraft is a
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
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
3,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
814 L
Dimensions
Length
12.7 m
Wingspan
—
Height
4.0 m
Capacity
Seats
9
Max passengers
7

Flight activity

(147 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
69
Last seen
5 Sept 2026
Tracked since
27 May 2026
  • Tracked flight5 Sept 2026 · 2h 39m
  • Tracked flight4 Sept 2026 · 2h 30m
  • Tracked flight4 Sept 2026 · 1h 34m
  • Tracked flight4 Sept 2026 · 0h 42m
  • Tracked flight4 Sept 2026 · 0h 58m
  • Tracked flight4 Sept 2026 · —
  • Tracked flight4 Sept 2026 · 0h 47m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 7h 20m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 11h 07m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 2h 01m

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

(1)
  • VH-PHWAUACTIVE
    STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES REPRESENTED BY NSW POLICE FORCE
    2021 – 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

Operator history

(1)
  • Rikspolisstyrelsen
    Operator
    2026 – present
VH-PHW — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-PHW?

VH-PHW is a Bell 429, built in 2020. Sprinkle's record for VH-PHW covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-PHW currently active?

Registry records list VH-PHW's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Bell 429.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-PHW?

VH-PHW carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 57390, the serial assigned to this Bell 429 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-PHW?

VH-PHW's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C4D02 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Bell 429 broadcasts.