Enstrom 480 vs F-28
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h |
| Operational range | 446 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,658 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,179 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 712 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 168 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini.
Photo of F-28 by Enstrom Helicopter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The F-28 is faster with a maximum speed of 180 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 0 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Enstrom 480 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The F-28 entered service first in 1965, 28 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The Enstrom 480 has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.