Ansat vs Enstrom 480
| Russian light multi-purpose helicopter, deployed in emergency services and military transportation, produced since the late 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Kazan Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 August 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 7 October 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wing area | 103.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.5 m |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h |
| Operational range | 505 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,365 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 470 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,962 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,293 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Ansat by Col André Kritzinger.
Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ansat or Enstrom 480?
The Ansat is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 0 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or Enstrom 480?
The Ansat has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or Enstrom 480?
The Ansat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,600 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or Enstrom 480?
The Ansat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or Enstrom 480?
The Ansat is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Enstrom 480 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 entered service first in 1993, 20 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or Enstrom 480?
The Enstrom 480 has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.