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Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Enstrom F-28

Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Enstrom F-28 at a glance — top speed 185 vs 180 km/h, range 700 vs 446 km, max takeoff weight 700 vs 1,179 kg, built 300 vs 32 units.

Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
Specifications
Guimbal Cabri G2 Enstrom F-28
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guimbal Enstrom
First flight 31 March 2005 12 November 1960
Year introduced 2008 1965
Number produced 300 units 32 units
Average unit price $390K $4 million
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.8 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.1 m 8.9 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 180 km/h
Operational range 700 km 446 km
Service ceiling 2,286 m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 1,179 kg
Empty weight 420 kg 712 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 1 x 168 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom F-28?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom F-28?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom F-28 has a higher service ceiling at 3,658 meters (12,001 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom F-28 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,179 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom F-28 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 F-28?
The Enstrom F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom F-28 entered service first in 1965, 43 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or Enstrom F-28?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.