Cabri G2 vs F-28
Overview
The Cabri G2 is a Military Helicopters built by Guimbal, while the F-28 is a Military Training Aircraft by Enstrom.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Cabri G2 vs 180 km/h for the F-28. The Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 446 km for the F-28. The F-28 operates at altitudes up to 3,658 m compared to 2,286 m for the Cabri G2.
The Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 32 for the F-28. Unit cost is $0.39M for the Cabri G2 vs $4M for the F-28. The F-28 first flew 45 years before the Cabri G2 (1960 vs 2005).
| French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Guimbal |
| First flight | 31 March 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $390K |
| American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 12 November 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,286 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 420 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 108 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,658 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,179 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 712 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 168 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cabri G2 or F-28?
The Cabri G2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cabri G2 or F-28?
The Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cabri G2 or F-28?
The F-28 has a higher service ceiling at 3,658 meters (12,001 ft) compared to the Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cabri G2 or F-28?
The F-28 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,179 kg compared to the Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Cabri G2 or F-28?
The F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cabri G2 or F-28?
The F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cabri G2 or F-28?
The F-28 entered service first in 1965, 43 years before the Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cabri G2 or F-28?
The Cabri G2 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.