Sikorsky S-92

The medium-lift helicopter built for offshore transport and search and rescue

Overview

Sikorsky Helicopter United States ICAO: S92 2002–Present Active $27 million (2019)

The Sikorsky S-92 is a twin-engine medium helicopter developed for civil and government missions. Designed with an emphasis on safety, range, and cabin volume, it has become a mainstay of offshore energy transport and long-range search and rescue. The aircraft also serves in military and head-of-state roles.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × General Electric CT7-8A turboshafts
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 2,520 shp · 1,879 kW
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Avionics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
19
Crew
—
Cabin width
6 ft 7 in  ·  2.00 m
Cabin height
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Cabin length
20 ft 0 in  ·  6.10 m
Exterior length
68 ft 6 in  ·  20.88 m
Tail height
17 ft 11 in  ·  5.47 m
Fuselage diameter
7 ft 1 in  ·  2.15 m
Wing span
56 ft 4 in  ·  17.17 m
Baggage volume
140 ft³  ·  4.0 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
28,300 lb  ·  12,800 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
10,900 lb  ·  4,950 kg
Fuel capacity
760 gal · 2,900 L · 2,300 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
165 kt  ·  190 mph  ·  306 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
547 nm  ·  630 mi  ·  1,010 km
Fuel burn
0.63 nm/gal  ·  0.31 km/L
Ceiling
15,000 ft  ·  4,600 m
Rate of climb
1,600 ft/min  ·  8 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Operational Context

Sikorsky S-92 — medium-lift twin-engine transport helicopter

The S-92 program was launched in the 1990s as Sikorsky sought to expand its presence in the civil medium helicopter market. The prototype first flew in 1998, and the aircraft entered service in 2004. It was designed to meet stringent certification standards and provide a higher level of crashworthiness and systems redundancy compared with earlier designs.

Powered by two General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines producing approximately 2,500 shaft horsepower each, the S-92 cruises at around 150 knots (280 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is about 26,500 pounds (12,000 kg). The helicopter can carry up to 19 passengers in airline-style seating, with a range of roughly 540 nautical miles (1,000 km) depending on configuration and reserves.

The type quickly gained acceptance among offshore operators transporting personnel to oil and gas platforms. It has also been used for search and rescue, VIP transport, and military missions, including presidential transport in some countries. The S-92 remains one of the most prominent and widely deployed medium transport helicopters in service today.

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