Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Next Stops Brunei, Thailand, Hong Kong
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.'s S-92 "Legacy of Heroes" demonstration
helicopter will be shown on static display at the Langkawi
International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition in Malaysia
beginning Dec. 6. The aircraft recently launched the second leg of
its worldwide tour with its arrival in Singapore on Nov. 21. The
helicopter will visit multiple countries to recognize first
responders to natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies
around the globe while promoting the company's family of products
including the H-92 helicopter, the military version of the
company's commercial S-92 helicopter.
Sikorsky Image
The tour commenced in the United States in September and
continued through late October. From its current location in
Malaysia, the aircraft will next visit Brunei, Thailand and Hong
Kong, and then travel to India. A six-member crew is
conducting cockpit briefings and aircraft tours at designated
stops, and participating in first responder recognition ceremonies
and other special events to provide community support along the
way.
"Sikorsky Aircraft was built on Igor Sikorsky's vision of the
helicopter as a life-saving device," said Carey Bond, President of
Sikorsky Global Helicopters. "Since Sikorsky's earliest days, our
helicopters have been the first to arrive on the scene of natural
disasters and other emergency, life-threatening situations. The
Legacy of Heroes demo tour gives us the opportunity to share the
success stories of the extraordinary people who use our products
and to introduce the aircraft capabilities and product solutions to
those who may be unfamiliar with them."
The aircraft on display was customized by employees at Sikorsky
Global Helicopters' main facility in Coatesville, PA. It is a
utility-configured S-92 aircraft bearing a unique gray and black
paint scheme with a silhouette of first responders depicted on each
side. The aircraft is fitted with side-facing seats, a
triple-litter kit, cargo hook, Search-and-Rescue Automatic Flight
Control System, and night sun capabilities.
During the tour, the crew will showcase the multi-mission
capability of the aircraft.
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