Enstrom 480 vs R44 Raven
| American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 7 October 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 142 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 31 March 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 6331 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,962 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,293 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h |
| Operational range | 560 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 683 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 183 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 0 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or R44 Raven?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or R44 Raven?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or R44 Raven?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 0 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.