ENSTROM HELICOTPER 280FX SHark vs Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii vs Schweizer Rsg 300c vs Schweizer Rsg 300cbi

All five are light, piston‑engine training/touring helicopters in the two‑seat class except the Enstrom 280FX Shark, which is a larger three‑seat light helicopter and typically offers more cabin room and useful load. In passenger capacity, the Cabri G2, Robinson R22 Beta II, Schweizer RSG 300C, and Schweizer RSG 300CBi are generally configured for one pilot plus one passenger, while the Enstrom 280FX is commonly configured for a pilot plus two passengers. In range, the Enstrom 280FX usually leads this group, reflecting its higher fuel capacity and slightly higher cruising efficiency for a piston light helicopter. The Cabri G2 and the Schweizer 300-series variants tend to sit in the middle, with broadly comparable training‑oriented endurance and cross‑country capability. The R22 Beta II is often the shortest‑range option in typical configurations, optimized for simplicity and low operating cost rather than longer legs. Between the Schweizer 300C and 300CBi, the practical range is similar, with differences mainly tied to avionics/fit and specific weight and fuel configurations rather than a fundamentally different mission category.