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206 JetRanger vs Enstrom 480

206 JetRanger vs Enstrom 480 at a glance — top speed 226 vs 211 km/h, range 624 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 1,293 kg, built 7,300 vs 142 units.

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🇺🇸 206 JetRangerFull specs
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🇺🇸 Enstrom 480Full specs
Specifications
206 JetRanger Enstrom 480
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell Enstrom
First flight 10 January 1966 7 October 1989
Year introduced 1967 1993
Number produced 7300 units 142 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.8 m
Height 3.9 m 3.0 m
Length 12.9 m 8.9 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 624 km 700 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 1,293 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Enstrom 480?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Enstrom 480?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Enstrom 480?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Enstrom 480?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or Enstrom 480?
Both the 206 JetRanger and Enstrom 480 cost approximately $1.3 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Enstrom 480?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 26 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Enstrom 480?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.