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Enstrom 280
 
       
   

General characteristics:

  • Crew: One
  • Capacity: Two passengers
  • Length: 29 ft 3 in (8.91 m)
  • Rotor diameter: 32 ft (9.75 m)
  • Height: 9 ft (2.74 m)
  • Disc area: 804 ft² (74.7 m²)
  • Empty weight: 1,570 lb (712 kg)
  • Loaded weight: lb (kg)
  • Useful load: 1,030 lb (467 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 2,600 lb (1,179 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD piston engine, 225 hp (168 kW)

Performance:

  • Maximum speed: 97 knots (112 mph, 180 km/h) (max cruise)
  • Cruise speed: 89 knots (102mph, 164 km/h)
  • Range: 241 nm (277 mi, 446 km)
  • Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,660 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,450 ft/min (7.37 m/s)
  • Disc loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
  • Power/mass: hp/lb (W/kg)
 
       

Enstrom 280