Enstrom 480 vs R22
The Enstrom 480 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Robinson respectively. Top speed is 211 km/h for the Enstrom 480 vs 188 km/h for the R22. The Enstrom 480 has an operational range of 700 km vs 387 km for the R22. The R22 operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 3,962 m for the Enstrom 480. At 1,293 kg MTOW, the Enstrom 480 is 2.1x the R22's 621 kg. The Enstrom 480 has been produced in 142 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $1.3M for the Enstrom 480 vs $0.4M for the R22. The R22 first flew 14 years before the Enstrom 480 (1975 vs 1989).
| American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s. | |
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| 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 |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 211 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,962 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,293 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 387 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or R22?
The Enstrom 480 is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or R22?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or R22?
The R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Enstrom 480's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or R22?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or R22?
The Enstrom 480 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or R22?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or R22?
The R22 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 R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.