Enstrom 480B Turbine

The Enstrom 480B Turbine is a single-engine helicopter focused on executive and utility operations, with a maximum cruising speed of 113 kts, a ceiling of 13,000 ft and a range of 360 nm.

Range: 360 nm (667 km)
Passengers: 5 seats (crew and passengers)
Speed: 113 kts (209 km/h) maximum cruising speed
Cabin: Cabin with removable doors, top and side windows, and five-seat configuration with belts and shoulder harness.
Ceiling: 13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Climb rate: 1,475 fpm (7.5 m/s)
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Overview

Summary

The Enstrom 480B is a platform known for flight stability and versatile use. It serves well operations in which the helicopter needs to alternate between executive displacement, regional corporate mission and repetitive operational tasks, maintaining a direct and reliable technical structure.

Cabin for 5 seats

The configuration supports short executive trips with functional distribution of crew and passengers.

113 kts maximum cruise

Speed favors regional travel with good time efficiency on a daily basis.

Consistent vertical envelope

With a ceiling of 13,000 ft and climb of 1,475 fpm, the model delivers useful response in recurring operation.

Cabin

Space and onboard experience

In the cabin, the 480B works with a functional set for recurring use. The five-seat configuration makes it easy to transport the pilot and passengers with a good distribution of space for the category, while the design with removable doors and large windows improves visibility and ventilation. The glass cockpit panel adds a more modern reading layer for everyday operation.

Performance

What the official numbers show

In performance, the 480B's headline data shows 113 kts maximum cruise speed, 13,000 ft service ceiling, 1,475 fpm maximum climb rate, and 360 nm range. These numbers position the model for a regional mission with good agility, especially when the operation requires short and frequent cycles throughout the day.

Analysis for purchase

Reading for the purchasing executive

For the decision-maker looking for a helicopter for executive use with a leaner operational structure, the 480B makes sense when the priority is predictability of use, simplicity of maintenance and the ability to carry out regional displacements regularly. It is a coherent choice for companies with frequent flight routines and a multipurpose mission profile.

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Quick specs

Reference specifications

Segment: Single-engine executive helicopter
Passengers: 5 seats (crew and passengers)
Range: 360 nm (667 km)
Speed: 113 kts (209 km/h) maximum cruising speed
Cabin: Cabin with removable doors, top and side windows, and five-seat configuration with belts and shoulder harness.
Ceiling: 13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Rate of climb: 1,475 fpm (7.5 m/s)
Official page: https://enstromhelicopter.com/helicopters/480b/