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Measured figures
Sikorsky S-76C++ · from tip of main rotor to tip of tail rotor
Single source52 ft 6 in (16 m) from tip of main rotor to tip of tail rotor[source]
Configuration
| Specification | Sikorsky S-76 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Utility helicopter[source] | Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter[source] |
| National origin | United States[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] |
| Status | In Service[source] | In service[source] |
S-92 · Length
68 ft 6 in (20.88 m)[source]
Empty; Sikorsky S-76C++ · in utility configuration
Single sourceGross; Sikorsky S-76C++ · Gross weight
Single source7,005 lb (3,177 kg) in utility configuration[source]
11,700 lb (5,306 kg)[source]
Empty; S-92 · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; S-92 · Gross weight
Single sourceCruise; Sikorsky S-76C++ · maximum cruise speed is the same as maximum speed
Single sourceMaximum; Sikorsky S-76C++ · at maximum takeoff weight at sea level in standard atmospheric conditions
Single source155 kn (178 mph, 287 km/h) at maximum takeoff weight at sea level in standard atmospheric conditions[source]
155 kn (178 mph, 287 km/h) maximum cruise speed is the same as maximum speed[source]
Cruise; S-92 · Cruise speed
Single sourceMaximum; S-92 · Maximum speed
Single sourceSikorsky S-76C++ · 2 × Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 turboshaft, 922 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 turboshaft, 922 shp (688 kW) each[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]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Primary users | Bristow Helicopters CHC Helicopter[source] | CHC Helicopter Petroleum Helicopters International Bristow Helicopters Cougar Helicopters[source] |
|---|
| Number built | 875[source] | at least 300[source] |
|---|
| Manufactured | 1976–present[source] | 1998–present[source] |
|---|
| First flight | 13 March 1977 ( 1977-03-13 )[source] | December 23, 1998[source] |
|---|
| Variant | Sikorsky S-75[source] | — |
|---|
| Capacity | 13 passengers[source] | 19 passengers[source] |
|---|
| Fuel capacity | 281 US gallons (1,064 liters), with 50 or 102 US gallons (189 or 386 liters) available in extra auxiliary tanks[source] | — |
|---|
| Introduction date | — | 2004[source] |
|---|
| Developed from | — | Sikorsky S-70[source] |
|---|
| Variants | — | Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Sikorsky VH-92[source] |
|---|
| 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] |
|---|
| 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] |
|---|
| Power/mass | — | 0.23 hp/lb (0.38 kW/kg)[source] |
|---|
Maximum take-off; S-92 · Max takeoff weight
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