Enstrom 480 vs SW-4 Puszczyk

Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the SW-4 Puszczyk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and PZL respectively.

Top speed is 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480 vs 260 km/h for the SW-4 Puszczyk. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 790 km for the SW-4 Puszczyk. The SW-4 Puszczyk 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 40 for the SW-4 Puszczyk. Unit cost is $1.3M for the Enstrom 480 vs $0.7M for the SW-4 Puszczyk. The Enstrom 480 first flew 7 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk (1989 vs 1996).

American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s.
Enstrom Enstrom 480 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
PZL SW-4 Puszczyk Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL
First flight 29 October 1996
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 40 units
Average unit price $700K
Wingspan 9.8 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 211 km/h β—‰
Operational range 700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,962 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg β—‰
Empty weight 760 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW β—‰
Wingspan 9.0 m β—‰
Height 3.1 m β—‰
Length 10.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 260 km/h β—‰
Operational range 790 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,050 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW β—‰

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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 211 km/h, a difference of 49 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.