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Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Enstrom 480

Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Guimbal Cabri G2
Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
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Specifications
Guimbal Cabri G2 Enstrom 480
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guimbal Enstrom
First flight 31 March 2005 7 October 1989
Year introduced 2008 1993
Number produced 300 units 142 units
Average unit price $390K $1.3 million
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.8 m
Height 2.5 m 3.0 m
Length 8.1 m 8.9 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 700 km 700 km
Service ceiling 2,286 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 1,293 kg
Empty weight 420 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Overview

The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a Military Helicopters built by Guimbal, while the Enstrom 480 is a Military Training Aircraft by Enstrom.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480. The Guimbal Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 700 km for the Enstrom 480. The Enstrom 480 operates at altitudes up to 3,962 m compared to 2,286 m for the Guimbal Cabri G2.

The Guimbal Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 142 for the Enstrom 480. Unit cost is $0.39M for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs $1.3M for the Enstrom 480. The Enstrom 480 first flew 16 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 (1989 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 entered service first in 1993, 15 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom 480?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.