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N480DF

Built 2019 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
Sikorsky S-70(H60)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
320 nm
Cruise speed
145 kt
Max speed
160 kt
Service ceiling
19,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
9,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
2,230 L
Dimensions
Length
15.2 m
Wingspan
—
Height
5.1 m
Capacity
Seats
14
Max passengers
14

Flight activity

(1 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
1
Last 90 days
1
Last seen
31 Oct 2026
Tracked since
17 Oct 2026

Showing the 0 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
53Sikorsky S-70 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 65% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N480DFUSACTIVE
    CALIFORNIA DEPT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
    2021 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N480DF — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N480DF?

N480DF is a Sikorsky S-70, built in 2019. Sprinkle's record for N480DF covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N480DF currently active?

Registry records list N480DF's status as Active, registered in United States — a Sikorsky S-70.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N480DF?

N480DF carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 704081, the serial assigned to this Sikorsky S-70 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N480DF?

N480DF's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A5E8EA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Sikorsky S-70 broadcasts.