Compare Enstrom Helicopter 280FX Shark vs Enstrom Helicopter 480B vs Enstrom Helicopter F-28F
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| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter | Enstrom Helicopter | Enstrom Helicopter |
| Aircraft Type | 280FX Shark | 480B | F-28F |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 560,000 | $ 1,290,000 | $ 550,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 198 | $ 326 | $ 198 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.98 | $ 2.83 | $ 2.08 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.66 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.69 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 100 | 115 | 95 |
| Max Range (nm) | 229 | 370 | 229 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 930 | 1180 | 960 |
| Total Seats | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 2 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 3 | - |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MTOW (lbs) | 2600 | 3000 | 2600 |
| BEW (lbs) | 1670 | 1820 | 1640 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 930 | 1180 | 960 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 238 | 540 | 238 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 692 | 640 | 722 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 9.6 | 9 |
| Length (ft) | 29.3 | 29.9 | 28.1 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 6 | 22 | 6 |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter | Enstrom Helicopter | Enstrom Helicopter |
| Model | HI0-360-F1AD | 250-C20W | HI0-360-F1AD |
| Horsepower | 225 | 305 | 225 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1500 | 2000 | 1500 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | JetFuel | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 40 | 90 | 40 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | - | 1 | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Cockpit | - | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | - | 2 | - |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 3 | - |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | - |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Skids | High-Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 100 | 115 | 95 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 90 | 109 | 90 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 102 | 125 | 97 |
| Max Range (nm) | 229 | 370 | 229 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 207 | 209 | 209 |
| Endurance (hrs) | - | 4.5 | - |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1150 | 1600 | 1150 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 | 13000 | 12000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 7700 | 12300 | 7700 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | - | 5400 | - |