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Sikorsky s-92

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“The Sikorsky S-92 is a four-bladed twin-engine medium-lift helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft for the civil and military helicopter market. The S-92 was developed from the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter and has similar parts such as flight control and rotor systems.S-92 / H-92 SuperhawkS92 G-IACF IMG 7005 (cropped).jpgAn S-92 of Bristow HelicoptersRole Medium-lift transport/utility helicopterNational origin United StatesManufacturer Sikorsky AircraftFirst flight December 23, 1998Introduction 2004Status In servicePrimary users CHC HelicopterBristow HelicoptersCougar HelicoptersIrish Coast GuardProduced 1998–presentNumber built 200+[1]Unit cost VH-92A: $90m ex R&D[2] (FY15)Developed from Sikorsky S-70Variants Sikorsky CH-148 CycloneThe H-92 Superhawk is a military version of the S-92 in the utility transport role, capable of carrying 22 troops. The H-92 can also be configured for specific missions, including search and rescue and executive transportation. The CH-148 Cyclone is a shipboard maritime helicopter variant under development for the Canadian Forces.” Source Wikipedia.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Controls are normal helicopter. Ag. 1 for boost.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 42.8ft (13.0m)
  • Length 61.5ft (18.8m)
  • Height 20.9ft (6.4m)
  • Empty Weight 23,567lbs (10,690kg)
  • Loaded Weight 34,449lbs (15,625kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.782
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.159
  • Wing Loading 207.3lbs/ft2 (1,012.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 166.2ft2 (15.4m2)
  • Drag Points 12797

Parts

  • Number of Parts 74
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 453