Enstrom 480 vs R22

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

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year of introduction 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $0.4 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—‰

R22

Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini.