Compare Enstrom Helicopter 280FX Shark vs Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Robinson Helicopters R44 Cadet
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| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter | Guimbal | Robinson Helicopters |
| Aircraft Type | 280FX Shark | Cabri G2 | R44 Cadet |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 560,000 | $385,000 | $344,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 198 | $ 171 | $ 238 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.98 | $ 1.71 | $ 2.22 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.66 | $ 0.86 | $ 1.11 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 100 | 100 | 107 |
| Max Range (nm) | 229 | 406 | 300 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 930 | 617 | 763 |
| Total Seats | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gyro / Analog | Guimbal Digtal EPM | 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 | 1542 | 2200 |
| BEW (lbs) | 1670 | 925 | 1437 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 930 | 617 | 763 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 238 | 268 | 279 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 692 | 349 | 484 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 32 | 23.7 | 33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 8.2 | 10.8 |
| Length (ft) | 29.3 | 20.7 | 38.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | 0.7 | 2.5 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 6 | 7 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter | Guimbal | Robinson Helicopters |
| Model | HI0-360-F1AD | 0-360-J2A | O-540 |
| Horsepower | 225 | 180 | 210 |
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1500 | 2000 | 2200 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Carbureted |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 40 | - | 29.5 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Gyro / Analog | Guimbal Digtal EPM | Gyro / Analog |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| PFD | - | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | |||
| Gear Type | Skids | Skids | Skids |
| Rotorhead | 3-Blade Articulated | 3-Blade Articulated | 2-Blade Teetoring |
| Tail Rotor | 2-Blade | Enclosed Fenestron | 2-Blade |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 100 | 100 | 107 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 90 | 90 | 100 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 102 | 130 | 130 |
| Max Range (nm) | 229 | 406 | 300 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 207 | 404 | 257 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1150 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 12000 | 12000 | 14000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 7700 | 5000 | 8750 |
| Hover OGE (ft) | - | - | 5250 |