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Enstrom F-28 vs NAMC YS-11

Enstrom F-28 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 180 vs 470 km/h, range 446 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 23,500 kg, built 32 vs 182 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom NAMC
First flight 12 November 1960 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1965 1965
Number produced 32 units 182 units
Average unit price $4 million $2.2 million
Wing area -- m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 32.0 m
Height 2.7 m 9.0 m
Length 8.9 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 446 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 290 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom F-28 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Enstrom F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom F-28 or NAMC YS-11?
The Enstrom F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or NAMC YS-11?
Both the Enstrom F-28 and NAMC YS-11 entered service in the same year: 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom F-28 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.