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Enstrom F-28 vs TH-55 Osage

Enstrom F-28 vs TH-55 Osage at a glance — top speed 180 vs 140 km/h, range 446 vs 480 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 703 kg, built 32 vs 2,800 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28Full specs
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🇺🇸 TH-55 OsageFull specs
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 TH-55 Osage
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Enstrom Hughes
First flight 12 November 1960 2 October 1956
Year introduced 1965 1961
Number produced 32 units 2800 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 9.8 m 7.7 m
Height 2.7 m 2.5 m
Length 8.9 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 446 km 480 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 703 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 435 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or TH-55 Osage?
The Enstrom F-28 is faster with a maximum speed of 180 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has a longer range at 480 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom F-28 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or TH-55 Osage?
The Enstrom F-28 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,179 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or TH-55 Osage?
The Enstrom F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the Enstrom F-28 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom F-28 or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.