Enstrom 480 vs R44 Raven

American light utility helicopter, notable for its efficiency in policing, surveillance, and training missions since the 1980s.
Picture of Enstrom 480
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom
First flight 7 October 1989
Year of introduction 1993
Number produced 142 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year of introduction 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 3,962 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,293 kg β—‰
Empty weight 760 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 11.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 683 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW β—‰
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Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini.