The Sikorsky S-92 helicopter is the last plane. It is a medium lift, twin-engine helicopter, an evolution of the series is currently in the service of H-60/70, Army and Navy, Coast Guard. The S-92 was designed by civil and military operators. Your responsibilities are corporate shuttle, offshore support, transport VIPs and dignitaries, law enforcement and search and rescue missions.
Because of the variety of missions, the civilian version, can be ordered in twodifferent configurations, a version of a version of the transportation and utilities. The transport version has an inside cabin like an airplane. It has 19 seats and is very spacious with a high ceiling and six meters. And 'that can carry 19 passengers with a range of 400 miles. The version of the utility has 22 pages of seats, a large rear cargo door / ramp for loading / unloading and is capable of airline-style three LD-3 containers with additional storage near the rear ramp bear specialist available. BothAll versions are equipped with two FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control), General Electric CT7-8 turbo-driven engine shaft.
The military version is called H-92 Superhawk. It has more powerful engines and can be configured for specific mission requirements. For example, the variant of search and rescue has room for the seats, fuel tanks, throws and SAR and emergency equipment.
The S-92 has a cell of 40% built with composite materials, the remaining 60% of metal. It has afour-blade main rotor with a tip that is swept back and down to increase the noise and angled to reduce lift. The S-92 maintains and enhances the security features of the parent company, the BlackHawk. Contains tolerance outbreak of bird strikes and engine containment. There is an active vibration system used to ensure a pleasant flight. Low levels of cockpit and cabin acoustics allow a more relaxed drive safely.
The cab offers excellent visibility for a helicopter of this size. TheS-92 uses a lens of Rockwell Collins cockpit, two very capable, four-axis automatic flight control (autopilot) and an avionics management system (AMS). The glass cockpit includes a computer maintenance data and four LCD displays. The system allows the crew to manage more efficiently the flight data and navigation engines and operating systems, time, radar data and terrain.
The S-92 has a crew of two pilots. It has a top speed of 190 mph and a service ceiling of 15,000ft.
The S-92 first flight in December 1998. He has received FAA certification in December 2002 and was the first plane, PHI (Petroleum Helicopters Inc.) were delivered in September 2004.
The S-92 was purchased from a number of different companies in a variety of industries. Its ability to provide a wide range of tasks will keep demand until well into this century.
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