Wed, Feb 01, 2006
Sikorsky Aircraft's
S-76 helicopter line continued building upon its legacy with the
recent delivery of the 600th S-76 helicopter.
More than 220 operators in 59 countries are currently flying
S-76 helicopters. The S-76 fleet has accumulated more than four
million flight hours since the first aircraft was delivered in
1979.
"The success of the S-76 has been built by meeting the needs of
our customers throughout the products long and distinguished
tenure. Delivering our 600th helicopter attests to the S-76's
status as the preferred choice for hundreds of commercial operators
around the world," said Jeff Pino, Sikorsky's senior vice president
for strategy, marketing and commercial programs.
Building on the success of the S-76 product line, Sikorsky
announced in February 2005 a series of engine, air vehicle,
interior and avionics upgrades available for order immediately on
the new S-76C++ helicopter and a set of additional product
improvements that will lead to the launch of the new S-76D model in
2008.
The extensive product upgrades ensure that the S-76C++ (shown
below) and the future S-76D will remain best-in-class in the
corporate VIP, offshore oil, airline, EMS/ search-and-rescue and
law enforcement segments.
Product improvements available immediately on the S-76C++
include a Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 engine upgrade, a new VIP interior,
a new health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), and the
implementation of new quiet zone technology that will significantly
reduce interior noise levels without adding weight.
The S-76D (shown above) will build upon the upgrades slated
immediately for the C++ by offering additional product improvements
including a new composite main rotor blade, a new quiet tail rotor,
a rotorcraft icing protection system (RIPS) that will provide the
ability to launch into known icing conditions, a new cockpit with
an integrated avionics system designed to the latest U.S. and
European requirements, and a new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210
engine.
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