Comparison of Enstrom 280FX Shark and MD 500 MG Defender [S]ave
| Attribute |  MD 500 MG Defender × |  Enstrom 280FX Shark × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | MD Helicopters | Enstrom Helicopter |
| Model | MD 500 MG Defender | Enstrom 280FX Shark |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1976 | 1985 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Light Helicopters |
| Icao | H500 | EN28 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 × One Allison 250-C20B | 1x 1 X Lycoming H10-360-F1AD |
| Power, hp (hp) | 420 | 225 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 217 | 189 |
| Travel range (km) | 589 | 424 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 1.771 | 4.139 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,206 | 4,023 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8.64 | 7.37 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,361 | 1,179 |
| Max payload (kg) | 454 | 422 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 238 | 151 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 0.17 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 5 | 3 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 1.14 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 1.32 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 1.24 |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.38 | 8.75 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.71 | 2.38 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 8.05 | 9.76 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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