Enstrom 480B: Buyer’s and Investor’s Guide

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation began in 1957 and today is owned by the Chongqing Helicopter Investment Company Limited.

Enstrom produces small light helicopters; the Enstrom 480B is a single turbine engine aircraft. The Enstrom 480B-G is the most up to date model and is fitted with the new Garmin G1000H avionics suite.

First flight: October 1989

Missions: Aerial Law Enforcement, VIP/Corporate, EMS

Performance

Max speed: 125 knots (never exceed)

Cruise speed: 115 knots

Range: 435 miles

Weights

Gross weight: 3,000 lb (1361 kg)

Empty weight: 1,820 lb (826 kg)

Usefiul load: 1,180 lb (535 kg)

Passengers: 1 pilot and 4 passengers

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