Sikorsky S-92A: Buyer’s and Investor’s Guide

The Sikorsky S-92A is a variant of the S-70 helicopter family.

Missions: Search and Rescue, Offshore, Executive, Airline, EMS

First delivery:  2004

World fleet: 151 (as at December 2011)

Category: Twin Engine

List price: Approx $32m

Performance

Maximum speed (Vne): 165 kts 306 km/hr

Maximum cruise speed (Vh): 151 kts 280 km/hr

Service ceiling: 14,000 ft 4,270 m

Long Range Cruise Speed/Range: 539 nm/999 km (no reserve)

Weights

Maximum takeoff gross weight: 26,500 lb 12,020 kg

Empty weight: 15,500 lb 7,030 kg

Passengers (crew): Up to 19 (two pilots)