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Old 16th July 2009 | 17:36
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FLY 7
 
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The Enstrom 480 and 480B turbines will carry 4 (5 at a pinch).

IMO excellent helicopters - especially the latest 'B's - and in a different class to the R44 - smooth, quiet, spacious and very well engineered.

But, 480s will start nearer £200k+ and 480Bs will be £300k ++. Running costs are likely to be higher than the R44 (TT straps every 2 yrs), although Jet A is half the price and depreciation would be less.
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