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505 Jet Ranger X vs Enstrom F-28

505 Jet Ranger X vs Enstrom F-28 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 180 km/h, range 617 vs 446 km, max takeoff weight 2,030 vs 1,179 kg, built 360 vs 32 units.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger XFull specs
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🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28Full specs
Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X Enstrom F-28
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Bell Enstrom
First flight 11 November 2014 12 November 1960
Year introduced 2017 1965
Number produced 360 units 32 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $4 million
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.8 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 13.0 m 8.9 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 180 km/h
Operational range 617 km 446 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 1,179 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 712 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 1 x 168 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom F-28?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is faster with a maximum speed of 232 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom F-28?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a longer range at 617 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom F-28?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom F-28?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,030 kg compared to the Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom F-28?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Enstrom F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 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 F-28?
The Enstrom F-28 entered service first in 1965, 52 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 F-28?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.