Sikorsky S-92
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'S-92 Delivery Position',
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The Sikorsky S-92 Airline and Corporate Transport
A derivative of the US Army Black Hawk and the US Navy Sea Hawk, the S-92 will fulfil a variety of commercial and utility needs, including passenger transport, cargo, aeromedical, search and rescue and resource development support.
Breaking new ground for medium-weight helicopters, the S-92 provides unprecedented levels of safety and reliability. It is the only rotorcraft in the world certified to the latest FAA, EASA and JAA safety regulations and is designed to the latest specifications for flaw tolerance, bird strike capability and turbine burst protection.
The OEI performance of the S92 is eye-watering. The single remaining engine provides TWICE the power of an S61 engine for only 20% more gross weight (2700 HP OEI and 26,000 lbs). In fact, the one engine provides about the same power as the two S61 engines!
The performance and design goals that were originally set out for the S-92 have been achieved:
- Airline - Transport 19 passengers (@ 210lbs) 444 nm (823 km) plus reserves
- Offshore - JAR-OPS 3 Performance Class 2e Elevated Helideck Performance
- VIP - Transport 10 passengers (@ 210lbs) 478 nm (885 km) plus reserves
- Provide military and civil operators with a true S-61 replacement
- Substantial reduction in operating costs
- Incorporation of offshore safety features
- Low maintenance and high reliability
With the best performance in its weight class, a low purchase price, a roomy interior and noise suppression, the S-92 has an exciting time ahead. The aircraft first flew in December 1998 and FAA Type Certification was achieved in December 2002.
| Sikorsky S-92 Specification |
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| Performance |
Imperial |
Metric |
| (Standard day, sea level at 26,150 lb/11,861 kg gross weight |
| Maximum speed (VNE) |
165 kts |
306 kph |
| Maximum continuous cruise speed |
153 kts |
284 kph |
| Long range cruise speed |
139 kts |
258 kph |
| Range: offshore configuration (3,000 ft ISA plus 10oC.) |
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- with 19 passengers and 30 mins reserve plus 10%
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444 nm |
823 km |
- with 19 passengers and no reserve
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544 nm |
1,008 km |
| Maximum range with internal aux' fuel (370 gal) |
726 nm |
1,345 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 ft |
4,572 m |
| Hover ceiling out of ground effect |
7,125 ft |
2,172 m |
| Hover ceiling in ground effect |
11,320 ft |
3,450 m |
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| Weights |
| Maximum takeoff gross weight, civil configuration |
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| - internal load |
26,150 lb |
11,861 kg |
| - external load |
28,300 lb |
12,837 kg |
| Maximum external load |
10,000 lb |
4,536 kg |
| Weight empty, offshore oil |
15,900 lb |
7,212 kg |
| Weight empty, airline |
15,600 lb |
7,076 kg |
| Weight empty, search and rescue |
16,200 lb |
7,348 kg |
| Weight empty, 10-place executive transport |
17,200 lb |
7,801 kg |
| Maximum fuel load, (internal, standard) |
5,130 lb |
2,327 kg |
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| Dimensions |
| Crew seating capacity |
2
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| Seating capacity, airline-style seating |
19-24 passengers
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| Seating capacity, utility side facing seating |
22 passengers
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| Baggage compartment volume |
140 cu ft |
4.0 m3 |
| Cabin volume |
781 cu ft |
22.43 m3 |
| Fuel Capacity (internal, standard) |
760 US gal |
2,877 litres |
| Passenger cabin length (with bulkhead) |
20' 0" |
6.10 m |
| Passenger cabin width |
6' 7" |
2.01 m |
| Passenger cabin height |
6' 0" |
1.83 m |
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