Compare Enstrom Helicopter 280FX Shark vs Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta II vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Raven I vs Schweizer RSG 300C vs Schweizer RSG 300CBi
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| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter | Guimbal | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Scheizer RSG | Scheizer RSG |
| Aircraft Type | 280FX Shark | Cabri G2 | R22 Beta II | R44 Raven I | 300C | 300CBi |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 560,000 | $385,000 | $ 312,000 | $ 412,000 | $ 350,000 | $ 360,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 198 | $ 171 | $ 173 | $ 248 | $ 217 | $ 158 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.98 | $ 1.71 | $ 1.80 | $ 2.30 | $ 2.30 | $ 1.68 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.66 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.56 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 100 | 100 | 96 | 108 | 94 | 94 |
| Max Range (nm) | 229 | 406 | 250 | 300 | 195 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 930 | 617 | 490 | 950 | 950 | - |
| Total Seats | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Guimbal Digtal EPM | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2600 | 1542 | 1370 | 2400 | 2050 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 1670 | 925 | 880 | 1450 | 1100 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 930 | 617 | 490 | 950 | 950 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 238 | 268 | 157 | 279 | 192 | - |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 692 | 349 | 333 | 671 | 758 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 32 | 23.7 | 25.2 | 33 | 26.9 | 26.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 10.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Length (ft) | 29.3 | 20.7 | 28.5 | 38.3 | 30.9 | 30.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.5 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 6 | 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Engine | ||||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter | Guimbal | Robinson Helicopters | Robinson Helicopters | Scheizer RSG | Scheizer RSG |
| Model | HI0-360-F1AD | 0-360-J2A | O-360 | O-540 | HIO-360-D1A | HIO-360-G1A |
| Horsepower | 225 | 180 | 131 | 225 | 190 | 180 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1500 | 2000 | 2000 | 2200 | 1500 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Carbureted | Carbureted | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 40 | - | 115 | 29.5 | - | - |
| Avionics | ||||||
| Flight Deck | Gyro / Analog | Guimbal Digtal EPM | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| PFD | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Total Seats | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Other | ||||||
| Gear Type | Skids | Skids | Skids | Skids | High-Skids | High-Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring | 2-Blade Teetoring | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 100 | 100 | 96 | 108 | 94 | 94 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 90 | 90 | 83 | 100 | 82 | 82 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 102 | 130 | 102 | 130 | 95 | 95 |
| Max Range (nm) | 229 | 406 | 250 | 300 | 195 | - |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 207 | 404 | 206 | 258 | - | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1150 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 750 | 750 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 | 12000 | 14000 | 14000 | 10600 | - |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 7700 | 5000 | 9400 | 6400 | 10800 | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | - | - | - | - | 8570 | - |