Sikorsky S-92
The Sikorsky S-92 is a large twin-engine helicopter built primarily for offshore oil-and-gas transport and search and rescue, designed from the outset to meet strict modern crash-survivability standards for flotation and structural integrity. Its wide cabin and rear-loading ramp make it easier to load bulky equipment or stretchers than helicopters with only side doors. Several national governments, including for head-of-state transport, have adopted militarised and VIP versions of the same basic airframe. It has become one of the most common large helicopters serving North Sea and Gulf of Mexico offshore platforms today.
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Did you know?
The S-92 was engineered from the outset to meet strict crash-survivability standards, with flotation and structural safeguards most helicopters lack.
Specifications
| Length | 17.1 m (56 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 4.7 m (15 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 17.2 m (56 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 19 |
| Persons on board | 26 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 12 t |
| Range | 460 NM (852 km) |
| Maximum speed | 165 kt (306 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 8,000 ft (2,438 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,870 l |
| Engines | 2x General Electric CT7-8A |
| Units built | 300 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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