Cabri G2 vs Enstrom 480
| French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Guimbal |
| First flight | 31 March 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 7 October 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,286 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 420 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 108 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 211 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,962 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,293 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Cabri G2's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 entered service first in 1993, 15 years before the Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Cabri G2 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.