Enstrom 480 vs MD-500
Enstrom 480 vs MD-500 at a glance — top speed 211 vs 282 km/h, range 700 vs 430 km, max takeoff weight 1,293 vs 1,361 kg, built 142 vs 4,700 units.
Specifications
|
Enstrom 480 |
MD-500 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Enstrom |
Hughes |
| First flight |
7 October 1989 |
28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced |
1993 |
1967 |
| Number produced |
142 units |
4700 units |
| Average unit price |
$1.3 million |
$4 million |
| Wingspan |
9.8 m |
8.3 m |
| Height |
3.0 m |
2.6 m |
| Length |
8.9 m |
9.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
211 km/h |
282 km/h |
| Operational range |
700 km |
430 km |
| Service ceiling |
3,962 m |
4,877 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,293 kg |
1,361 kg |
| Empty weight |
760 kg |
672 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 213 kW
|
1 x 313 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or MD-500?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,361 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is longer at 9.4 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or MD-500?
The MD-500 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 MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 26 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.
