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Enstrom 480 vs PA-44 Seminole

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
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Specifications
Enstrom 480 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Piper
First flight 7 October 1989 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1993 1979
Number produced 142 units 926 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $600K
Wing area -- m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 11.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.6 m
Length 8.9 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the PA-44 Seminole are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480 vs 311 km/h for the PA-44 Seminole. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,695 km for the PA-44 Seminole. The PA-44 Seminole operates at altitudes up to 5,200 m compared to 3,962 m for the Enstrom 480.

The Enstrom 480 has been produced in 142 units vs 926 for the PA-44 Seminole. Unit cost is $1.3M for the Enstrom 480 vs $0.6M for the PA-44 Seminole. The PA-44 Seminole first flew 13 years before the Enstrom 480 (1976 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Enstrom 480's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Enstrom 480 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the PA-44 Seminole at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole entered service first in 1979, 14 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.