Compare Cessna Skyhawk vs Enstrom Helicopter 280FX Shark
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| Manufacturer | Cessna | Enstrom Helicopter |
| Aircraft Type | 172 Skyhawk | 280FX Shark |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $ 560,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 198 |
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.98 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.66 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 100 |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 229 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 930 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2550 | 2600 |
| MLW (lbs) | 2550 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | - | 1670 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | - | 930 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 318 | 238 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 692 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 120 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | - |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | - | 32 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 9 |
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 29.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | - |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 6 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Enstrom Helicopter |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | HI0-360-F1AD |
| Horsepower | 200 | 225 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 1500 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 40 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | - |
| PFD | 1 | - |
| MFD | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | - |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | - |
| Prop Description | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | - |
| Gear Type | Float | Skids |
| Float Type | Amphib | - |
| Rotorhead | - | 3-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | - | 2-Blade |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 100 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 90 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | - | 102 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 48 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 229 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | 207 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1630 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1335 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 730 | 1150 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 14000 | 12000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | - | 7700 |