Enstrom F-28

Originally two-seated and two-bladed, but changed to three-seated and three-bladed as a prototype developed in 1960.  Later, the tail boom was updated from steel tubing to aluminum semi-monocoque [Ref 316].

Attribution

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: R.J. Enstrom Corporation

Primary manufacturer: R.J. Enstrom Corporation

Parent type: No type defined

Aircraft status: No longer flying

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 1 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Skids

Key Characteristics

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Aircraft Details

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References

References and sources used

Helicopters & Autogyros of the World
Paul Lambermont, Anthony Pirie
Cassell & Company Ltd., 1959 (page 265)
Book

Helicopters From "A to Z" | Part II
Ralph P. Alex
AHS Newsletter - November, 1961, November 1961 (page 6)
Periodical

Jane's Helicopter Markets and Systems
Jane's Information Group Limited
2003 (page 119)
Book

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