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Enstrom 480 vs S330 / S333

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
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Specifications
Enstrom 480 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Schweizer
First flight 7 October 1989 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1993 1992
Number produced 142 units N/A
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 8.4 m
Height 3.0 m 3.4 m
Length 8.9 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 700 km 590 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the S330 / S333 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Schweizer respectively.

Top speed is 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480 vs 194 km/h for the S330 / S333. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 590 km for the S330 / S333. The Enstrom 480 operates at altitudes up to 3,962 m compared to 3,962 m for the S330 / S333.

The S330 / S333 first flew 1 years before the Enstrom 480 (1988 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The Enstrom 480 is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 1 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.