280FX

ENSTROM 280FX

The 280FX has excellent performance and enviable safety statistics, all at very low operating costs.

Turbocharged engine provides excellent performance at high altitude.

Our fully articulated, high-inertia rotor system provides safety and stability, as well as comfortable flying and exceptional autorotation performance. 

Our tail rotor, totally free, provides exceptional yaw control under windy conditions.

Plus, comfort is king in our spacious cabin with NASA-inspired foam seats. 

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With 81% more power than the very popular R22, the Enstrom 280FX is the most powerful helicopter of its category.

  • Enstrom – 225 shp
  • CADET – 185 shp
  • CABRI – 145 shp
  • R22 – 124 shp

The Enstrom 280FX is the most powerful of all training helicopters.

Main Features

Simple Maintenance and Economical to Operate

Lycoming 4 Cylinders Turbo Engine

Unique Flight Controls in the Industry

Landing Gear

Three Bladed Fully Articulated Rotor

An Efficient Tail Rotor

Specifications

Contacts

François Gatineau

+33 608 330 555

Contacts

François Gatineau

+33 608 330 555

News 280FX

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 Madrid

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 Madrid

We will participate to European Rotors in Madrid 28 - 30 November and our ENSTROM 280FX will be on display at the ENSTROM HELICOPTER booth, Hall 9, Stand 931.

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A new RPM Governor for ENSTROM piston helicopters

A new RPM Governor for ENSTROM piston helicopters

Enstrom Helicopters is pleased to reveal the development of a new RPM Governor for Enstrom piston helicopters. Designed to aid pilots in maintaining rotor RPM, the new governor uses a digital controller and fast acting servo motor to accurately control RPM. During...

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ENSTROM HELICOPTER GLASS PANEL 280FX

ENSTROM HELICOPTER GLASS PANEL 280FX

Enstrom is pleased to announce new all glass instruments. These upgrades will be available on all new model 280FX in 2023. That new panel is designed around a Garmin G500H TXi EFIS display. The G500 features a robust and easy-to-use digital flight display. Its touch...

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Toulouse Hélico Formations, Toulouse Lasbordes LFCL

Toulouse Hélico Formations, Toulouse Lasbordes LFCL

September 15, 2020, the whole Rotor & Aircraft team spent a full day at Toulouse Hélico Formations (THF) who operates an Enstrom 280FX. Raphael Belaygue, CPL (H), FI, the General Manager of Toulouse Hélico Formations (THF) is currently training several private pilots...

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HAI Expo 2019

HAI Expo 2019

A new Enstrom 280FX for Training in France At Heli Expo, Enstrom Helicopter was pleased to deliver its most recent 280FX to their french dealer Rotor & Aircraft. This last version of the 280FX includes new wider doors which really facilitate a better access whatever...

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280FX DEAL SIGNED AT HELITECH

280FX DEAL SIGNED AT HELITECH

Enstrom Announces 280FX Sale at Helitech Amsterdam, Netherlands,  October 17, 2018 – Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract at Helitech International to deliver a new 280FX into France.   The deal is being completed by their dealer, François Gatineau, CEO of...

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480B

ENSTROM 480B

The Enstrom 480B is our flag ship. It was designed to match the criteria of the NTH program (New Training Helicopter) of the US Army.

The Enstrom 480B is combining weight and power, all that with very agile controls.

Experienced professional pilots are confirming its stability and robustness second to none.

With very few life limited components and without any airframe calendar limit the 480B enjoys very low Direct Operating Costs and spends an extremely low time on the ground for maintenance purposes.

  • Enstrom 480B – 180 cm
  • EC-120 – 150 cm
  • B206B / L – 152 cm
  • R-66 – 146 cm

The Enstrom 480B has the widest cabin of all helicopters belonging to the light single category.

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Cabin 24% wider than the R66

Main Features

Safety

Flight Specifications

A Highly Flexible Cabin

Maintenance and Low Operating Cost

Instrument Panel

Specifications

Contacts

François Gatineau

+33 608 330 555

Contacts

François Gatineau

+33 608 330 555

News 480B

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 Madrid

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 Madrid

We will participate to European Rotors in Madrid 28 - 30 November and our ENSTROM 280FX will be on display at the ENSTROM HELICOPTER booth, Hall 9, Stand 931.

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ENSTROM HELICOPTER GLASS PANEL 480B

ENSTROM HELICOPTER GLASS PANEL 480B

Enstrom is pleased to announce new all glass instruments. These upgrades will be available on all new model 480B in 2023. That new panel is designed around a Garmin G500H TXi EFIS display. The G500 features a robust and easy-to-use digital flight display. Its touch...

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ROYAL THAi ARMY

ROYAL THAi ARMY

Royal Thai Army Training and Delivery in Menominee Menominee MI, September 24,2019 – For the next four weeks, there will be a total of 36 pilots and mechanics visiting Enstrom in Menominee to become factory trained to fly and support Enstrom 480B turbine helicopters...

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ENSTROM 480B HELICOPTER RECEIVES CANADIAN CERTIFICATION

ENSTROM 480B HELICOPTER RECEIVES CANADIAN CERTIFICATION

Menominee MI, February, 2019 – Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce it has received Transport Canada validation of their model 480B helicopter on January 25, 2019. The 480B joins the other Enstrom models listed under FAA Type Certificate H1CE which...

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