Enstrom 480 vs SW-4 Puszczyk
| 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 |
| Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 29 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $0.7 million |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,962 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,293 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW ◉ |
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| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h |
| Operational range | 790 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,050 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini.
Photo of SW-4 Puszczyk by Łukasz Golowanow, Konflikty.pl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 0 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Enstrom 480's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk 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 SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Enstrom 480 entered service first in 1993, 9 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Enstrom 480 has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.