| F-28 / 280 | |
|---|---|
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| Enstrom 280FX Shark | |
| Role | Light helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter Corporation |
| Introduction | 1965 |
| Produced | 1965-present |
| Variants | Enstrom TH180 Spitfire Mark I |
| Developed into | Enstrom 480 |
The Enstrom F-28 and 280 are a family of small, light piston engine powered helicopters produced by the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation. [1]
Since delivering their first helicopter shortly after Federal Aviation Administration type certification of the F-28 model in April 1965, Enstrom helicopter has produced, as of 2007 [update] , approximately 1,200 aircraft. [2]
The company produces three models, the F-28, the more aerodynamic 280 and the turbine-powered 480, each with their own variants. The F-28 and 280 both use Lycoming piston engines, virtually identical to those found in general aviation fixed-wing aircraft. [1]
The aircraft is operated by a large number of small commercial and flight training operators, most operating one or two aircraft.
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