Enstrom 480 vs Yak-11 Moose

The Enstrom 480 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Yakovlev respectively. The Yak-11 Moose reaches 465 km/h — 2.2x the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 3,962 m for the Enstrom 480. The Enstrom 480 has been produced in 142 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $1.3M for the Enstrom 480 vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 44 years before the Enstrom 480 (1945 vs 1989).

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 🇺🇸 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
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 9.8 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 8.9 m
Maximum speed 211 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
Wing area 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 465 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg
Empty weight 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 254 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the Enstrom 480's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Enstrom 480 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 47 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.