IATA S92ICAO S92

Sikorsky S-92

Sikorsky

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Heavy helicopter serving offshore and search-and-rescue missions.

First flight

1998

Category

Heavy transport helicopter

Seating

Up to 19 passengers

Range

999 km

Engines

Two General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines

Status

In production

The Sikorsky S-92 is a large, twin-engine transport helicopter developed by Sikorsky Aircraft (now part of Lockheed Martin). It was designed for a range of missions including offshore oil platform crew transport, search and rescue, VIP transport, and military applications. It seats up to 19 passengers in its standard transport configuration. The S-92 entered service in 2004 and quickly became a dominant aircraft in the offshore energy sector, particularly in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Its large cabin, reliability, and range made it well suited for long over-water flights to remote platforms. The helicopter is certified by both the FAA and EASA and has been continuously refined over its operational life. It is powered by two General Electric CT7-8A turboshaft engines and features a four-blade main rotor system. Despite some notable accidents in its early service years, it remains a widely operated heavy helicopter globally.

Notable operators

Major operators include Bristow Group, CHC Helicopter, PHI Inc., and various national coast guard and military services worldwide.

Notable facts

›Entered commercial service in 2004.
›Widely used for offshore oil and gas crew transport in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
›Certified by both the FAA and EASA.
›A fatal crash off Ireland in 2009 prompted significant safety reviews and modifications.
›Used for VIP and head-of-state transport in several countries.