The Enstrom 280FX Shark is a superior turbo-charged piston powered helicopter that lives up to Enstrom's reputation of expertly combining Performance, Safety, Affordability, and Good Looks.

The 3 person 280FX was certified in 1985 and in addition to the F28F is the only turbo-charged piston powered helicopter in production. It's an exceptionally well built helicopter that provides excellent hot and high performance while being economical to operate and not ugly.

The 280FX differs from the F28F only in the shape of it's cabin. The the F28F has a rounded, slightly wider cabin structure, with a single undivided bubble (windshield) whereas the 280FX has a sleek, pointed nose and a seam that vertically divides the bubble in half. Both have similar performance, safety records, and flight qualities, the mission at hand will dictate which model will best meets your demands.

Seeing and flying the 280FX is believing. Demo flights are available for qualified buyers at our base in Erie, Colorado. All new ships are offered with 2-year / 1,000 hour warranty and factory training for pilot and mechanic. Please visit the above links for in-depth information on the Enstrom 280FX.