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S-76

IOC: 1982
Total Production: 735
Unitary Cost: USD$6.0 million
Also Known As: H-76 Eagle, S-76A, S-76B, S-76C, S-76C+ and S-76C++

Origin: United States of America

Contractor/s: United Technologies

Description: Sikorsky's S-76 is a twin-engine multi-role helicopter developed for the commercial market. It has been designed for corporate, offshore oil, hospital, search and rescue (SAR), airline and government operators. It was made of composite materials to avoid corrosion effects while achieving a light and string airframe. S-76 features ease of maintenance and fuel economy. A dual digital autopilot, integrated avionics, all-glass cockpit and flight management system are among the S-76 family characteristics.

The S-76 helicopters offer enhanced maneuverability thanks to its advanced rotor design and two Turbomeca Arriel 2S1 engines. The same design gives the S-76 aircraft low vibration and improved comfort over its predecessors. As of May 2005, S-76C+ is the production model for the S-76 helicopter. S76C+ combines rugged S-76B airframe with Arriel 2S1 engines while retaining long range cruise of S-76C model. To date, more than 575 S-76 helicopters have been built for 192 operators in 44 countries around the globe.

The S-76C++ is a further S-76C variant featuring improved engines, advanced avionics and a new cabin for VIP transport. Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 engines with Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) have been selected to power this helicopter. More powerful engines will allow to increase the take-off weight by 450-lb. In addition, a new gearbox and other improvements will make the S-76C++ the quietest helicopter with the lower noise levels cabin in the S-76 class.

On 14 June 2005, Offshore Logistics Inc. (OLOG) placed an order for 35 new S-76 helicopters and took purchase rights on additional 24 aircraft. The first aircraft was set for delivery in late 2005. Another 20 were scheduled for delivery in 2006 and 2007 and the balance (14) between 2008 and 2012.

On 1 August 2005, China Eastern General Aviation Corporation (EGAC) ordered two S-76 helicopter to support oil offshore operations in the Bohai Bay areas in northern China.

J. C. Bamford Excavators Ltd. placed an order for an S-76C++ helicopter October 27, 2005. Helicopter delivery was scheduled for September 2006.

On 3 January 2006, Sikorsky Aircraft announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded S-76++ helicopter type certification. As of January 2006 Sikorsky has logged over 60 firm orders for S-76++ aircraft.

On 23 February 2006 LG International signed a pruchase contract for one Sikorsky S-76C++ for VIP transport at the Asian Aerospace 2006. The helicopter was scheduled for delivery in 2007.

On 27 February 2006 Sikorsky announced that US Helicopter Corporation was purchasing four S-76C++ helicopters for an airline service operating between New York and Manhattan. First aircraft delivery was planned for 2007.

On June 29, 2006, Malaysian Helicopter Service (MHS) and Sikorsky Aircraft signed an agreement for the delivery of three new-build S-76C++ helicopters. The helicopters were scheduled for delivery in July 2007. MHS was ordering these aircraft for use in the offshore oil market by Exxon Mobil.

On 17 October 2006, Macau-based Wynn Resorts placed an order for two Sikorsky S-76C++ for VIP transport in the Hong Kong and Macau regions. Deliveries were scheduled fro 2007.

On 17 October 2006, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. signed a contract to provide one S-76C++ helicopter to Aero Med Spectrum Health of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Parent system is the H-76
IOC: 1979
Total Production: 811
Other Family Members: S-76D

Transactions: There are 29 transactions involving 133 items for H-76 from 2005 to 2012 and 24 transactions involving 105 items for the S-76 view report

 

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:: Specifications ::


Crew: 2
Number of Engines: 2
Passengers: 13

Dimensions
Height: 3.58 meter (141 inch)
Length: 13.2 meter (520 inch)
Main Rotor Diameter: 13.4 meter (528 inch)
Width: 2.13 meter (84 inch)

Performance
Ceiling: 3,871 meter (12,700 foot)
Max Range: 742 kilometer (401 nautical mile)

Power
Max Power at TakeOff: 1,588 shp

Speed
Cruise Speed: 80 mps (287 kph)
Top Speed at High Altitude: 82 mps (294 kph)

Weight
Max Takeoff Weight: 5,306 kilogram (11,698 pound)
Min Weight: 3,731 kilogram (8,225 pound)
Payload: 1,575 kilogram (3,472 pound)

:: News ::

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Operators
  Country   Items   Country   Items
  Angola 9   Brazil 3
  Canada ?   China ?
  France ?   Honduras ?
  India ?   Ireland 7
  Malaysia ?   Mexico ?
  Philippines ?   Saudi Arabia ?
  Singapore ?   South Korea ?
  Spain ?   Taiwan ?
  Thailand ?   United Kingdom ?
  United States of America ?        

 

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:: Related Equipment ::

Related Equipment
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  Helicopter Turboshaft Engines
  Arriel 1S1 x2 -
  Arriel 2S1 x2 -
  Arriel 2S2 x2 - - - - - - - - - -

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Last Updated:
Thursday, March 8, 2012
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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