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Enstrom 480 vs T-6 Texan II

Enstrom 480 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 211 vs 585 km/h, range 700 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,293 vs 2,948 kg, built 142 vs 1,000 units.

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480Full specs
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan IIFull specs
Specifications
Enstrom 480 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Beechcraft
First flight 7 October 1989 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1993 2001
Number produced 142 units 1000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.0 m 3.3 m
Length 8.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 374 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Enstrom 480's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Enstrom 480 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or T-6 Texan II?
The Enstrom 480 entered service first in 1993, 8 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.