Sikorsky Aircraft S-76A (S-76A+ / S-76A++)

Medium Utility / Corporate Helicopter

Sikorsky S-76A++, D-HOSA, c/n 760093, WIKING Helikopter Service © Karsten Palt

Photo ©: Karsten Palt

The Sikorsky S-76A is a medium 14-seat twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter produced by the American manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft. This helicopter type is mostly in operation with civil operators for executive passenger transport (VIP), emergency medical service (EMS), search and rescue operations (SAR) and offshore passenger and material transportation.

The original production version S-76A (Spirit) is equipped with two Detroit Diesel (Allison/Rolls-Royce) turboshaft-engines. The S-76A+ (manufacurer's designation) is equipped with two Turbomeca Arriel 1S engines, the S-76A++ with two improved Turbomeca Arriel 1S1 engines. A modification kit for the conversion from S-76A to S-76A+ or S-76A++ is available.

Crew	1-2
Passengers	12/13

Propulsion	2 Turboshaft Engines
Engine Model	Allison 250-C30S
Engine Power (each)	485 kW	650 shp

alternative Engine Variant
Engine Model	Turbomeca Arriel 1S
Engine Power (each)	522 kW	700 shp

max. Cruise Speed	287 km/h	155 kts 178 mph
max. Speed (vne)	287 km/h	155 kts 178 mph
Service Ceiling	4.572 m	15.000 ft
Range	748 km	404 NM 465 mi.

Empty Weight	3.235 kg	7.132 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight	4.763 (4.899) kg	10.500 (10.800) lbs

Rotor Blades (main/tail)	4/4
Main Rotor Diameter	13,41 m	43 ft 12 in
Tail Rotor Diameter	2,44 m	8 ft 0 in
Rotor Disc Area	141,2 m²	1520 ft²
Length (Fuselage)	13,22 m	43 ft 4 in
Length	16,00 m	52 ft 6 in
Height	4,42 m	14 ft 6 in

First Flight	13.03.1977
Production Status	out of production
Total Production	ca. 300
Developed from	Sikorsky S-70

ICAO Code	S76
IATA Code	S76
FAA TCDS	H1NE
other TCDS	LBA 3050
Data for (Version)	Sikorsky S-76A (S-76A+)
Variants	S-76A+, S-76A++

[Photo-ID: 5729] © Karsten Palt 2011-08-03
	Sikorsky S-76A++ WIKING Helikopter Service GmbH Reg.: D-HOSA c/n: 760093
[Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel (EDWI / WVN)]

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