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Ansat vs Enstrom 480

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
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Specifications
Ansat Enstrom 480
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters Enstrom
First flight 17 August 1999 7 October 1989
Year introduced 2013 1993
Number produced 50 units 142 units
Average unit price $8 million $1.3 million
Wing area 103.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 9.8 m
Height 3.4 m 3.0 m
Length 13.8 m 8.9 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 505 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 1,293 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Overview

The Ansat and the Enstrom 480 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and Enstrom respectively.

Top speed is 275 km/h for the Ansat vs 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 700 km for the Enstrom 480. The Ansat operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 3,962 m for the Enstrom 480. At 3,600 kg MTOW, the Ansat is 2.8:1 the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.

The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 142 for the Enstrom 480. Unit cost is $8M for the Ansat vs $1.3M for the Enstrom 480. The Enstrom 480 first flew 10 years before the Ansat (1989 vs 1999).

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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 211 km/h, a difference of 64 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.