The Sikorsky S-92 is an American twin-engine medium-lift helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft for the civil and military helicopter markets. The S-92 was developed from the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter and has similar parts such as flight control and rotor systems.

With more than 2.2 million fleet flight hours the S-92® helicopter is the industry’s standard for safety and reliability. The S-92 helicopter performs a variety of missions, including offshore energy transportation, search and rescue, Head of State, and airline missions.

Launched at the Paris Air Show in 1995, the S-92 has been developed to provide both civil and military operators with the first true replacement for the S-61. From its inception, the S-92 was designed to provide unprecedented levels of safety, maintainability, reliability, and …

The S-92’s Automatic Flight Control System reduces pilot workload, provides excellent stability, and greatly improves flight crew situational awareness during SAR operations

Designed to fly in known icing conditions, the S-92 provides ice protection for the engine inlet, windshield, air data system, main and tail rotor systems. The S-92 can fly through bad weather, day and night, utilizing avionics and mission systems including weather radar, search and rescue AFCS and thermal imaging.

Mar 19, 2014 · Modern search and rescue (SAR) helicopters such as the S-92, AW101 and S-70i provide an enormous advantage in search and rescue missions where every second counts. Airforce-technology.com lists the best SAR helicopters based on range, flexibility, sate of the art equipment and capacity.

with a spacious cabin, a smooth quiet ride, and built-in maintainability, the S-92® helicopter is the aircraft of choice for demanding Offshore Crew Transport, Search and Rescue (SAR) and Utility missions, offering the ultimate in safety, performance and service.

The S-92 features an advanced rotor system, and 5,000+ installed horsepower twin turboshaft engines for exceptional range. It can fly programmed search patterns for one hour at 185 nautical miles (343 km) with standard fuel and 320 nautical miles (593 km) with aux fuel. With standard fuel the S-92 helicopter can rescue 2 survivors at 210 ...

Mar 12, 2025 · The unveiling of Sikorsky's S-92 Phase IV main gearbox marks a significant leap forward in helicopter technology, offering enhanced safety, performance, and operational flexibility.

The S-92 helicopter is an evolution of Sikorsky's US Army Black Hawk and US Navy Seahawk helicopters that can accommodate 19 passengers, 22 troop utilities and a number of mission-specific configurations including search and rescue (SAR), government transportation and VIP.