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Royal Thai Air Force Purchases Three VIP S-92 Helicopters

Sikorsky tells ANN that the Royal Thai Air Force has become the latest head-of-state customer to fly in a Sikorsky S-92 VIP helicopter, with the sale of three of the VIP aircraft to transport the Thai royal family.

The contract was signed by Air Chief Marshal Paisal Sitabutr and Sikorsky representatives, marking the company's first sale to the Royal Thai Air Force.  All three aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2010.

"Sikorsky is increasing its global presence in the helicopter industry, and the Royal Thai Air Force selection of the S-92 helicopter is further evidence that a strong system of customer support, quality and performance are meeting the expectations of our international customers," said Sikorsky President Jeffrey Pino.

Certified to FAA/JAA Part 29 regs, the S-92 features an advanced rotor system and 5,000+ installed horsepower twin turboshaft engines. The S-92 offers an array of interior options to maximize the comfort and style of executive transport.

S-92 VIP Standard 9-Pax Configuration Spec
Standard Day, Sea Level/26,500 lb gross weight
  
Maximum speed (Vne) 165 kts
Maximum continuous cruise speed 151 kts
Long range cruise speed 136 kts
Mission Range - long range cruise speed
- with 9 passengers and baggage, 30-minute reserve
479 nm
Mission Range - long range cruise speed
- with 9 passengers and baggage, no reserve
548 nm
Service ceiling 14,525 ft
Hover ceiling out-of-ground effect 6,698 ft
Hover ceiling in-ground effect 10,912 ft
Maximum takeoff gross weight, civil configuration
- internal load
26,500 lb
Maximum takeoff gross weight, civil configuration
- useful load
9,096 lb

Weight empty

17,404 lb 
Operating weight empty 17,879 lb

Maximum fuel load, (internal, standard)

5,130 lb

FMI: www.sikorsky.com

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