Enstrom Shows New 480B

Exciting news from Enstrom is that the new 480B five-place turbine helicopter has received FAA certification, and is now available for around $600,000. It can be seen here at EBACE, along with the 280FX three-place turbocharged piston helicopter (Booth 7655 and static display).

The 480B features increased power of 305hp from its Roll-Royce 250-C20W turbine, with useful load rising to 1,305 lbs from 1,175 lb. Gross weight rises from 2,850 lb. to 3,000 lb.