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Enstrom 480 vs Robinson R22

Enstrom 480 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 211 vs 188 km/h, range 700 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 1,293 vs 621 kg, built 142 vs 4,600 units.

Enstrom 480 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom 480
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Enstrom 480 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Robinson
First flight 7 October 1989 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1993 1979
Number produced 142 units 4600 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $400K
Wingspan 9.8 m 7.7 m
Height 3.0 m 2.5 m
Length 8.9 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 700 km 387 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R22?
The Enstrom 480 is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R22?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R22?
The Enstrom 480 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R22?
The Enstrom 480 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Robinson R22 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 142 units of the Enstrom 480.