Enstrom Piston 280FX



Performance — Sea Level (ISA)
| Mission Weights | 2,350 lbs 1,066 kg | 2,600 lbs 1,179 kg |
| Never Exceed Speed (VNE) | 117 mph 189 kph | 85 mph 137 kph |
| Max Cruise Speed (TAS @ 3,000 ft./914m) | 109 mph 176 kph | 75 kts 139 kph |
| Service Ceiling | 12,000 ft 3,658 m | 9,000 ft 2,743 m |
| Maximum Rate of Climb @ S/L | 1,450 fpm 7.4 ms | 1,150 fpm 5.8 ms |
Power – Turbocharged Lycoming HIO-360
| Power Available | 225 shp 167 kw |
Weights
| Gross Weight | 2,600 lbs | 1,179 kg |
| Empty Weight (standard equipment) | 1,670 lbs | 758 kg |
| Useful Load | 930 lbs | 421 kg |
Hover Ceilings
| Mission Weights | 2,350 lbs 1,066 kg | 2,600 lbs 1,179 kg |
| In-Ground Effect (IGE) | 13,200 ft 4,023 m | 7,700 ft 2,347 m |
| Out-of-Ground Effect (OGE) | 8,700 ft 2,652 m | N.A ft N/A m |
Range & Endurance @ 3,000 ft (914 m) – No Reserve
| Maximum Range | 237 nm 439 km | 220 nm 407 km |
| Maximum Endurance | 3.5 hrs | 3.4 hrs |
Fuel System
| 2 Interconnected Tanks | 40 gal 151 L |




















