 Sikorsky S-92
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 fulfils 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) 476 nm (881 km) Plus 30-minute reserves
- Offshore - JAR-OPS 3 Performance Class 2e Elevated Helideck Performance
- VIP - Transport 9 passengers (@ 210lbs) 479 nm (887 km) Plus 30-minute 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 VIP 9 Passenger VIP Configuration |
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| Performance |
Imperial |
Metric |
| (Standard day, sea level at 26,500 lb/12,020 kg gross weight |
| Maximum speed (VNE) |
165 kts |
306 kph |
| Maximum continuous cruise speed |
151 kts |
280 kph |
| Long range cruise speed |
136 kts |
258 kph |
| Mission Range at Long Range Cruise Speed |
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- with 9 passengers and baggage, with 30 minutes VBR reserve
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479 nm |
887 km |
- with 9 passengers and baggage, no reserve
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548 nm |
1,015 km |
| Service ceiling |
14,525 ft |
4,572 m |
| Hover ceiling out of ground effect |
6,698 ft |
2,042 m |
| Hover ceiling in ground effect |
10,912 ft |
3,326 m |
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| Weights |
| Maximum takeoff gross weight, civil configuration |
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| - internal load |
26,500 lb |
12,020 kg |
| - useful load |
9,096 lb |
4,125 kg |
| Weight empty, 9-place executive transport |
17,404 lb |
7,894 kg |
| Operating Weight Empty |
17,879 lb |
8,110 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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