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Enstrom 480 vs Yak-52

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
Enstrom 480 Yak-52
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Yakovlev
First flight 7 October 1989 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1993 1979
Number produced 142 units 14 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.3 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 8.9 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 700 km 550 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The Enstrom 480 and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480 vs 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,962 m for the Enstrom 480.

The Enstrom 480 has been produced in 142 units vs 14 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 13 years before the Enstrom 480 (1976 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is faster with a maximum speed of 285 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 211 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-52?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the Enstrom 480's 1,293 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-52?
The Enstrom 480 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 14 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom 480 or Yak-52?
The Enstrom 480 has been produced in greater numbers with 142 units compared to 14 units of the Yak-52.