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Enstrom 480 vs Enstrom F-28

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
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Specifications
Enstrom 480 Enstrom F-28
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Enstrom
First flight 7 October 1989 12 November 1960
Year introduced 1993 1965
Number produced 142 units 32 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $4 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 8.9 m 8.9 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 180 km/h
Operational range 700 km 446 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 1,179 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 712 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 168 kW
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Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 446 km for the Enstrom F-28. The Enstrom 480 operates at altitudes up to 3,962 m compared to 3,658 m for the Enstrom F-28.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom 480 is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28?
The Enstrom 480 has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.