Enstrom 480 vs S330 / S333

American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s.
Picture of Enstrom 480
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 utility and trainer helicopter, developed in the late 20th century and still in production, utilized for various roles.
Picture of S330 / S333
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Schweizer
First flight 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1992
Number produced None units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg â—‰
Empty weight 760 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Enstrom Enstrom 480
Wing area 55.2 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m
Height 3.4 m â—‰
Length 9.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 194 km/h
Operational range 590 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg â—‰
Empty weight 549 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini. Photo of S330 / S333 by Jens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is faster with a maximum speed of 194 km/h compared to the Enstrom 480's 0 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The Enstrom 480 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The Enstrom 480 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,293 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Enstrom 480's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom 480 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 1 years before the Enstrom 480 which entered service in 1993.