Enstrom 480 Model Helicopter

 

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Enstrom 480 Model Helicopter

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Manufacturer: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

 

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Enstrom 480 Model Helicopter

Factory Direct Model’s hand crafted this customized Enstrom 480 Model Helicopter using the finest Philippine Mahogany and sealed it to last for generations. Working from our collection of blueprints, reference materials and the Customer’s Photographs, our very own skilled master artisans created this Enstrom 480 Helicopter into an amazing highly unique detailed desktop replica.

This Custom Made Enstrom 480 Helicopter Model comes with a detachable stand, a personalized inscriptions plaque and a laminated Enstrom Helicopter Company logo that adds beauty to this work of art.

Enstrom 480 History:

The Enstrom 480 is a single-turbo shaft light helicopter produced in the United States. Developed to meet a U.S. Army training requirement, however the Enstrom lost out to Bell Aircraft's entry. This did not stop Enstrom from following through with production. The first wide-cabin Enstrom 480-TH-28 was flown for first time in October 1989, with the first customer deliveries following FAA certification in 1994. The total number of Enstrom 480 helicopters deliveries has now exceeded 100+ aircraft.

Features of the 480 include the three-blade main rotor and a single Rolls-Royce/Allinson 250R turbo shaft power plant. Ordered with either fixed skids or pop-out floats, the helicopter features a tail boom with horizontal stabilizers and swept endplate fins at the rear and a large tail-skid for protection of the two-blade tail rotor.

The initial civil version of the Enstrom 480 featured four staggered seats or was convertible to a three-seat training aircraft and/or executive layout. The 480B featured enhancements and more powerful engine and has been available since early 2001. The 480B Guardian is the law enforcement variant with all the equipment to meet the needs of any law enforcement agency.