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The New Sikorsky S-76C++ Corporate Transport

The S-76C++, is currently available for order, after the S-76C+ line recently sold out. We anticipate deliveries of the new model in 2006, which incorporates an upgraded engine, new VIP interior, health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) and new gearbox.

NEW S-76C++ Features Include:

Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 Engine Upgrade
The replacement 2S2 will provide a 5 to 6 percent increase in engine ratings, 350 to 450 lb increase in Category A takeoff gross weight at sea level 90F.

Improved Inlet Barrier Filter
In cooperation with Turbomeca, Sikorsky has also developed a new inlet barrier filtration (IBF) system that will reduce engine degradation without the power loss normally associated with barrier filters due to re-engineering of the intake flow.

New VIP interior
A new VIP interior designed by Heritage Aviation that offers an updated five-person seating arrangement encompassing a sleek, modern, leather interior, with a three-person aft-facing bench and two forward-facing captain’s chairs.

Quiet Zone Technology
Sikorsky's proprietary Quiet Zone Gearbox uses a proprietary technology to “superfinish” transmission gears, changing the shape of the gears and providing a mirror-like finish that lowers reduces noise in the cabin by 4 dB while increasing gear life and reliability. Using Keystone Helicopters’ latest Silencer technology, the new cabin will have the lowest interior noise levels of any helicopter in the S-76's class.

Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS)
The S-76C++ will also feature a Honeywell VXP HUMS to provide rotor track and balance, drive system monitoring and an option for high-speed shaft monitoring and with 25,000 flight hours proven capability is the best-in-class tool for cost management, efficient maintenance scheduling, and vibration based maintenance delivering improved safety, reliability and life-cycle cost reduction.