| TH180 | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom Helicopter Corporation |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 [1] |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Developed from | Enstrom F-28F |
The Enstrom TH180 is a single piston-engined two-place training helicopter manufactured by Enstrom in the United States.
The TH180 has a three-bladed main rotor blades and landing gear enhanced from the standard F280 model. [2] [3]
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