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Enstrom 280 vs Bell 230

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecEnstrom 280Bell 230
ICAO typeEN28B230
MTOW900 kg11,100 kg
Range260 nm690 nm
Cruise speed—425 kt
Service ceiling12,000 ft49,000 ft
Max seats38
Length9 m13 m
Wingspan—8 m
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How does the Enstrom 280 compare to the Bell 230 in range?

The Enstrom 280 has a range of 260 nm; the Bell 230 has a range of 690 nm.

What is the MTOW difference between the Enstrom 280 and the Bell 230?

The Enstrom 280 has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg, compared with 11,100 kg for the Bell 230.

How many seats do the Enstrom 280 and Bell 230 have?

The Enstrom 280 seats up to 3; the Bell 230 seats up to 8.

What ICAO type codes do the Enstrom 280 and Bell 230 use?

The Enstrom 280 is ICAO type EN28; the Bell 230 is ICAO type B230.