Enstrom 480 vs F-28

Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the F-28 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Enstrom respectively.

Top speed is 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480 vs 180 km/h for the F-28. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 446 km for the F-28. The Enstrom 480 operates at altitudes up to 3,962 m compared to 3,658 m for the F-28.

The Enstrom 480 has been produced in 142 units vs 32 for the F-28. Unit cost is $1.3M for the Enstrom 480 vs $4M for the F-28. The F-28 first flew 29 years before the Enstrom 480 (1960 vs 1989).

American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s.
Enstrom Enstrom 480 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Enstrom F-28 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 9.8 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 211 km/h β—‰
Operational range 700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,962 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg β—‰
Empty weight 760 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW β—‰
Wingspan 9.8 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 180 km/h β—‰
Operational range 446 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,658 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg β—‰
Empty weight 712 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or F-28?
The Enstrom 480 is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 31 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.