Enstrom F-28A
Initial certification in Apr 1965. The fuselage is composed of fiberglass and aluminum sheeting; the tail boom is enclosed in aluminum sheeting in a semi-monocoque structure [Ref 334]. The F-28A was FAA certified to be fitted with floatation gear in June 1969. Under the New Jersey State Police, the helicopter was equipped with loudspeakers, a siren, and a 1600 watt Nite Sun Searchlight [Vertiflite, June 1969, page 28]. As another role, the helicopter may also be fitted for spraying operations.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Enstrom Helicopter Corp.
Primary manufacturer: Enstrom Helicopter Corp.
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: Operational
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL 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 featuresAircraft Details
Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipmentReferences
References and sources used21 March 1986 (page 7)
Other
Vertiflite Vol. 16, No. 4, April 1970 (page 17)
Periodical
FLIGHT International, 14 February 1974, 14 February 1974 (page 197)
Periodical
Comprehensive description of the aircraft
