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Measured figures
ULB/MD530F · Length
Single source32 ft 7 in (9.94 m)[source]
S-92 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Boeing AH-6 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light attack / reconnaissance helicopter[source] | Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter[source] |
| National origin | United States[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Rotorcraft Systems[source] | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] |
| Status | Under development[source] | In service |
68 ft 6 in (20.88 m)[source]
S-92 · fuselage
Single source17 ft 3 in (5.26 m) fuselage[source]
ULB/MD530F · Wingspan
Single source27 ft 4 in (8.33 m)[source]
S-92 · Main rotor diameter
Single source56 ft 4 in (17.17 m)[source]
ULB/MD530F · 1 × One Allison 250-C30 turboshaft , 425 shp ( ) takeoff power (derated
Single source1 × One Allison 250-C30 turboshaft , 425 shp (317 kW) takeoff power (derated)[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]
ULB/MD530F · Wing area
Single source587.5 sq ft (54.6 m 2 )[source]
ULB/MD530F · 2,070 ft/min (
Single source2,070 ft/min (10.5 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| First flight | ULB: September 8, 2004 MELB: September 20, 2006[source] | December 23, 1998[source] |
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| Developed from | MD Helicopters MD 500 MD Helicopters MH-6 Little Bird[source] | Sikorsky S-70[source] |
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| Capacity | 5 total[source] | 19 passengers[source] |
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| Guns | 2× 12.7 mm (.50 cal) GAU-19 ; or 2× 7.62 mm (.30 cal) M134 Minigun[source] | — |
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| Rockets | 2× LAU-68D/A seven-tube rocket pods firing 2.75 in (70 mm) Hydra 70 or APKWS rocket projectiles[source] | — |
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| Missiles | Anti-tank guided missile: 2 or 4× AGM-114 Hellfire Anti-air missile: 2 or 4× FIM-92 Stinger ATAS for self-defense[source] | — |
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| Primary users | — | CHC Helicopter Petroleum Helicopters International Bristow Helicopters Cougar Helicopters[source] |
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| Number built | — | at least 300[source] |
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| Manufactured | — | 1998–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | — | 2004[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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| Main rotor area | — | 2,492.3 sq ft (231.54 m 2 )[source] |
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| Blade section | — | - root: Sikorsky SC2110; tip: Sikorsky SSC-A09[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
Single source