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 🇺🇸 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

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
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
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
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—‰

R22

Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h
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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Photo of Enstrom 480 by Hunini.