Overview
The S-92 is a large twin-engine helicopter that carries up to 19 passengers. Its biggest civil job is flying workers to offshore oil and gas platforms, and it is also a major search-and-rescue helicopter, for example with the UK coastguard service.
A military version, the VH-92A Patriot, flown by the US Marine Corps, is replacing older helicopters in the "Marine One" presidential fleet, while Canada flies the related CH-148 Cyclone from its warships.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 17.10 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.17 m |
| Height | 4.71 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 7,030 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 12,020 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 306 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 280 km/h |
| Range | 999 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,270 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 19 |
| Seats (max.) | 19 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | GE CT7-8A |
| Power (each) | 1,879 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Staticvent / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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