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Measured figures
S-92 · Length
Single source68 ft 6 in (20.88 m)[source]
SH-60B · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Sikorsky S-92 | Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter[source] | Utility maritime helicopter[source] |
| National origin | United States[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] | Sikorsky Aircraft[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | In service |
64 ft 8 in (19.71 m)[source]
S-92 · fuselage
Single source17 ft 3 in (5.26 m) fuselage[source]
Empty; S-92 · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; S-92 · Gross weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; S-92 · Max takeoff weight
Single source15,500 lb (7,031 kg)[source]
26,500 lb (12,020 kg)[source]
27,700 lb (12,565 kg)[source]
Empty; SH-60B · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; SH-60B · for ASW mission
Single sourceS-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]
SH-60B · 2 × General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines, 1,890 shp ( ) each for take-off
Single source2 × General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines, 1,890 shp (1,410 kW) each for take-off[source]
SH-60B · 1,650 ft/min (
Single source1,650 ft/min (8.4 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Primary users | CHC Helicopter Petroleum Helicopters International Bristow Helicopters Cougar Helicopters[source] | United States Navy Royal Australian Navy Turkish Naval Forces Indian Navy[source] |
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| Number built | at least 300[source] | 938[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1998–present[source] | 1979–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | 2004[source] | 1984[source] |
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| First flight | December 23, 1998[source] | 12 December 1979[source] |
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| Developed from | Sikorsky S-70[source] | Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk[source] |
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| Variants | Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Sikorsky VH-92[source] | Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk Mitsubishi SH-60 Piasecki X-49[source] |
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| Capacity | 19 passengers[source] | 5 passengers in cabin, slung load of 6,000 lb (2,700 kg) or internal load of 4,100 lb (1,900 kg) for B, F, and H models / 6,684 lb (3,032 kg) payload[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] | 2,262.3 sq ft (210.17 m 2 ) * Blade section: root: SC1095/SC1095R8; tip: Sikorsky SC1095[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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| Never exceed speed | — | 180 kn (210 mph, 330 km/h)[source] |
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Maximum take-off; SH-60B · Max takeoff weight
Single source