Back to Vehicle Families

Enstrom 280FX Shark

The 280FX Shark is a turbocharged piston helicopter in Enstrom’s light rotorcraft range. It uses a fully articulated main rotor and is marketed for private flying and training as well as commercial work. The 280FX is the 280-series production model alongside the F28F in Enstrom’s piston catalogue, while the 480B represents the manufacturer’s separate turbine offering.

Follow this vehicle family

Future launches and major activity directly linked to this vehicle family.

Identity

Aliases
Enstrom 280FX280FX Shark
Family Name
Enstrom 280
Full Name
Enstrom 280FX Shark
Roles
general_aviationtrainer
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Description
The 280FX Shark is a turbocharged piston helicopter in Enstrom’s light rotorcraft range. It uses a fully articulated main rotor and is marketed for private flying and training as well as commercial work. The 280FX is the 280-series production model alongside the F28F in Enstrom’s piston catalogue, while the 480B represents the manufacturer’s separate turbine offering.

Links

Assets & Meta

Creation Time
October 17, 2026 at 14:00:24 UTC
Updated Time
October 17, 2026 at 14:00:24 UTC