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Enstrom 480 vs Hawker 400

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
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Specifications
Enstrom 480 Hawker 400
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Beechcraft
First flight 7 October 1989 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1993 1978
Number produced 142 units 951 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $7.4 million
Wing area -- m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 13.3 m
Height 3.0 m 4.2 m
Length 8.9 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 700 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 658 kgf
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Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the Hawker 400 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Beechcraft respectively.

The Hawker 400 reaches 860 km/h — 4.1x the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 4,000 km for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 3,962 m for the Enstrom 480. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the Hawker 400 is 5.6x the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.

The Enstrom 480 has been produced in 142 units vs 951 for the Hawker 400. Unit cost is $1.3M for the Enstrom 480 vs $7.4M for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 first flew 11 years before the Enstrom 480 (1978 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 649 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Enstrom 480's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the Enstrom 480 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 15 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.