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505 Jet Ranger X vs Enstrom 480

505 Jet Ranger X vs Enstrom 480 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 211 km/h, range 617 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,030 vs 1,293 kg, built 360 vs 142 units.

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🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger XFull specs
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🇺🇸 Enstrom 480Full specs
Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X Enstrom 480
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell Enstrom
First flight 11 November 2014 7 October 1989
Year introduced 2017 1993
Number produced 360 units 142 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.8 m
Height 3.3 m 3.0 m
Length 13.0 m 8.9 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 617 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 1,293 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom 480?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is faster with a maximum speed of 232 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom 480?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom 480?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,030 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom 480?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 entered service first in 1993, 24 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom 480?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.