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Enstrom 480 vs Hawk

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
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Specifications
Enstrom 480 Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom British Aerospace
First flight 7 October 1989 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1993 1976
Number produced 142 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $18 million
Wing area -- m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.4 m
Height 3.0 m 4.1 m
Length 8.9 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and British Aerospace respectively.

The Hawk reaches 1,028 km/h — 4.9x the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 2,520 km for the Hawk. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 3,962 m for the Enstrom 480. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 6.5x the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.

The Enstrom 480 has been produced in 142 units vs 1,000 for the Hawk. Unit cost is $1.3M for the Enstrom 480 vs $18M for the Hawk. The Hawk first flew 15 years before the Enstrom 480 (1974 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 817 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Enstrom 480's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or Hawk?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Enstrom 480 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or Hawk?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 17 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.