Initial certification in Nov 1993.  Derived from the 280FX with a larger cabin.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Enstrom Helicopter Corp.

Primary manufacturer: Enstrom Helicopter Corp.

Parent type: No type defined

Aircraft status: Status unknown

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

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

Enstrom 480/TH-28
Forecast International
Rotorcraft Forecast 2014, 2014 (page 2)
Report or Technical Manual

Jane's Helicopter Markets and Systems
Jane's Information Group Limited
2003 (page 120)
Book

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