TOT
Seeing that 90% of 500's have a C20B engine in the fuel consumption will be the same ! I would challenge you on the comfort in 25 kts of wind, flight is very good and comfortable. I would also look at the risdual prices - they don't hold their money very well do they ! Hm wonder why ?
It is a shame Enstrom did not make the helicopter more attractive, lets face it it is a big 280 with excess scaffolding poles used as an undercarriage !
The 500 is a bucket load quicker than a 480, havent recently seen a 480 go at 130 kts straight and level with power to spare, unless it was going down hill !!!!!!!!!!!
Biting yet tot ?