Compare Enstrom Helicopter 480B vs MD Helicopters MD 530F
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| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter | MD Helicotpers |
| Aircraft Type | 480B | MD 530F |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 1,290,000 | $ 3,400,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 326 | $ 480 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.83 | $ 3.59 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.71 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 115 | 134 |
| Max Range (nm) | 370 | 216 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1180 | 1509 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3000 | 3100 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | - | 3750 |
| Max External Load (lbs) | - | 2159 |
| BEW (lbs) | 1820 | 1591 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1180 | 1509 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 540 | 403 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 640 | 1125 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 32 | 27.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 32.2 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 22 | - |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter | MD Helicotpers |
| Model | 250-C20W | 250-C30 |
| Horsepower | 305 | 650 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 90 | 64 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | 35 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Gyro / Analog | Garmin G500H |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| PFD | - | 1 |
| MFD | - | 1 |
| GPS | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Other | ||
| Gear Type | High-Skids | High Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | 2-Blade |
| Warranty | ||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 1 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 115 | 134 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 109 | 134 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 125 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 370 | 216 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 209 | 216 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1600 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 13000 | 18700 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 12300 | 16000 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 5400 | 14400 |