Large Helicopters
Sikorsky S-92
ICAO: S92
Overview
The Sikorsky S-76C++ is a twin-engine medium helicopter developed for corporate, offshore, and government missions. It represents one of the most refined versions of the long-running S-76 family. The aircraft combines executive comfort with strong operational performance.
Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Turboméca Arriel 2S1
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 2 × 922 shp · 688 kW
- Avionics
- Honeywell Avionics
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 12
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 6 ft 4 in · 1.93 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 5 in · 1.35 m
- Cabin length
- 7 ft 11 in · 2.41 m
- Exterior length
- 52 ft 6 in · 16.00 m
- Tail height
- —
- Fuselage diameter
- —
- Wing span
- 44 ft 0 in · 13.41 m
- Baggage volume
- 35 ft³ · 1.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 11,700 lb · 5,300 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 3,450 lb · 1,600 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 280 gal · 1,100 L · 900 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 155 kt · 178 mph · 287 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 345 nm · 400 mi · 640 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.23 nm/gal · 0.60 km/L
- Ceiling
- 15,000 ft · 4,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,350 ft/min · 7 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Sikorsky S-76C++ — upgraded twin-engine executive helicopter
The S-76 first flew in 1977 as Sikorsky’s entry into the commercial twin-engine helicopter market. The C++ variant, introduced in the 2000s, incorporated more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 engines and updated avionics. These improvements enhanced climb performance and hot-and-high capability compared with earlier models.
The S-76C++ cruises at approximately 155 knots (287 km/h) and has a range of roughly 400 nautical miles (740 km). Maximum takeoff weight is around 11,700 pounds (5,300 kg). The helicopter typically accommodates two pilots and up to 12 passengers depending on interior layout.
Widely used in offshore transport and executive roles, the S-76C++ gained a reputation for reliability and passenger comfort. It has served corporate operators and government agencies worldwide. The model represents a mature stage in the evolution of one of Sikorsky’s most successful civil helicopter families.