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Enstrom 480 vs Robinson R44 Raven

Enstrom 480 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 211 vs 240 km/h, range 700 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 1,293 vs 1,134 kg, built 142 vs 6,331 units.

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
Enstrom 480 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Robinson
First flight 7 October 1989 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993 1993
Number produced 142 units 6331 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $600K
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.0 m
Height 3.0 m 3.3 m
Length 8.9 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 700 km 560 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Robinson R44 Raven at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.