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Enstrom F-28 vs TB-30 Epsilon

Enstrom F-28 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 180 vs 356 km/h, range 446 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 1,250 kg, built 32 vs 19 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Socata
First flight 12 November 1960 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1965 1984
Number produced 32 units 19 units
Average unit price $4 million $1 million
Wing area -- m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 7.9 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.9 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 446 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom F-28 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Enstrom F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom F-28 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Enstrom F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Enstrom F-28 entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom F-28 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Enstrom F-28 has been produced in greater numbers with 32 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.