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Cpl. Hailey D. Clay · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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Measured figures
Length
Single source58 ft 4 in (17.78 m)[source]
S-92 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Bell UH-1Y Venom | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Utility helicopter[source] | Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter[source] |
| National origin | United States[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Bell Textron[source] | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | In service |
68 ft 6 in (20.88 m)[source]
S-92 · fuselage
Single source17 ft 3 in (5.26 m) fuselage[source]
Empty; Empty weight
Single sourceGross; BELL UH-1Y VENOM / Bell UH-1Y Specifications · Gross weight · Max Gross Weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Max takeoff weight
Single source11,840 lb (5,371 kg)[source]
18,500 lb (8,391 kg)[source]
18,500 lbs[source]BELL UH-1Y VENOM / Bell UH-1Y Specifications
Empty; S-92 · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; S-92 · Gross weight
Single sourceCruise; Cruise speed
Single sourceMaximum; Maximum speed
Single source164 kn (189 mph, 304 km/h)[source]
158 kn (182 mph, 293 km/h)[source]
147 KTAS[source]BELL UH-1Y VENOM / Bell UH-1Y Specifications
Cruise; S-92 · Cruise speed
Single sourceMaximum; S-92 · Maximum speed
Single sourceS-92 · Range
Single source539 nmi (620 mi, 998 km)[source]
2 × General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft , 1,828 shp ( ) each for 2 minutes 30 seconds
Single source2 × General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft , 1,828 shp (1,363 kW) each for 2 minutes 30 seconds[source]
S-92 · 2 × General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines, 2,520 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines, 2,520 shp (1,880 kW) each[source]
2,520 ft/min (
Single source2,520 ft/min (12.8 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Primary users | United States Marine Corps Czech Air Force[source] | CHC Helicopter Petroleum Helicopters International Bristow Helicopters Cougar Helicopters[source] |
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| Number built | 160[source] | at least 300[source] |
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| Manufactured | 2001–present[source] | 1998–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | 8 August 2008[source] | 2004[source] |
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| First flight | 20 December 2001[source] | December 23, 1998[source] |
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| Developed from | Bell UH-1N Twin Huey[source] | Sikorsky S-70[source] |
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| Capacity | 6,660 lb (3,021 kg) / up to ten crashworthy passenger seats / six litters / equivalent cargo[source] | 19 passengers[source] |
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| Main rotor area | 1,808 sq ft (168.0 m 2 )[source] | 2,492.3 sq ft (231.54 m 2 )[source] |
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| Blade section | Narramore[source] | - root: Sikorsky SC2110; tip: Sikorsky SSC-A09[source] |
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| Never exceed speed | 198 kn (228 mph, 367 km/h)[source] | — |
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| Variants | — | Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Sikorsky VH-92[source] |
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| Cabin dimensions | — | 20 ft (6 m) long by 6.6 ft (2 m) tall[source] |
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| Disk loading | — | 9.8 lb/sq ft (48 kg/m 2 )[source] |
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| Power/mass | — | 0.23 hp/lb (0.38 kW/kg)[source] |
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Maximum take-off; S-92 · Max takeoff weight
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