Sikorsky S-76C++: Buyer’s and Investor’s Guide
The Sikorsky S76C++ was the latest and the most up to date in-production variant of the S-76 Spirit helicopter family up until 2011.
The S-76C++ was Sikorsky’s most up-to-date helicopter in the S-76 family, until the arrival of the S-76D. It was announced at the 2011 Paris Air Show, that Sikorsky has ‘sold out’ the S76C++ production. The final C++ will be MSN 76-0822.
Type: Sikorsky S-76C++
Missions: Airborne Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Offshore, Executive, Airline, EMS
First delivery: 1977
World fleet: Over 800 (all variants)
Category: Twin Engine
Performance
Maximum speed (Vne): 155 kts 287 km/hr
Maximum cruise speed (Vh): 155 kts 287 km/hr
Hover ceiling, In-Ground Effect (TOP): 7,050 ft 2,149 m
Hover ceiling, Out-of-Ground Effect (TOP): 3,300 ft 1,006 m
Single engine service ceiling: 4,900 ft 1,493 m
Long Range Cruise Speed/Range: 411 nm/762 km (no reserve) / 345 nm/639 km (30 minute reserve)
Weights
Maximum takeoff gross weight: 11,700 lb 5,306 kg
Empty weight, utility configuration: 7,005 lb 3,177 kg
Useful load, utility configuration: 4,695 lb 2,129 kg
Passengers (crew): Six (two pilots)