AW169 vs Enstrom 480
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 10 May 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 130 units |
| Average unit price | $9 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 |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Operational range | 820 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 750 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,962 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,293 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Enstrom 480?
The AW169 has a longer range at 820 km compared to the Enstrom 480's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the AW169's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Enstrom 480?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Enstrom 480?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or Enstrom 480?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Enstrom 480 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 entered service first in 1993, 22 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.