S-92
Sign in to saveAlso known as Sikorsky S-92, S92, Sikorsky H-92 Superhawk, H-92 Superhawk, H92, Superhawk
transport helicopter family
Key facts
- Type
- Medium-lift transport/utility helicopter
- National origin
- United States
- Manufacturer
- Sikorsky Aircraft
- Status
- In service
- Primary users
- CHC Helicopter Petroleum Helicopters International , Bristow Helicopters , Cougar Helicopters
- Number built
- at least 300
- Manufactured
- 1998–present
- First flight
- December 23, 1998
- Developed from
- Sikorsky S-70
- Variants
- Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone , Sikorsky VH-92
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- CHC Helicopter Scotia Sikorsky S-92A.jpg
- Length
- 17.10
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- vehicle range
- 999
- Commons gallery
- Sikorsky S-92
- Commons category
- Sikorsky S-92
- first flight
- 1998-12-23
- service entry
- 2004-00-00
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The Sikorsky S-92 is an American twin-engine medium-lift helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft for the civil and military helicopter markets. The S-92 was developed from the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter and has similar parts, such as flight control and rotor systems.
The 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 developed for the Royal Canadian Air Force to support naval operations of the Royal Canadian Navy. The Sikorsky VH-92 is a variant under development to replace the United States Marine Corps' Marine One U.S. Presidential transport fleet.