State of Sikorsky - Media Briefing - HAI Heli-Expo 2020
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced at HAI Heli-Expo 2020 in Anaheim, California it is accepting position agreements for upgrades to the best-in-class S-92 helicopter: the S-92A_+ and the S-92B helicopters.
“We are excited to offer these upgrades in response to market demands and introduce technologies, enhanced reliability and improved economics,” said Sikorsky Commercial Systems and Services Vice President Audrey Brady. “The upgrades will help customers with operating cost reductions, deliver increased capability with 20 percent more payload and a new engine option.”
The S-92A+™ upgrade kit and newly-produced S-92B™ aircraft share a nearly identical configuration. The S-92B features 20 percent enlarged cabin windows with plans for an Offshore and Search & Rescue (SAR) common cabin configuration.
General Electric’s CT7-8A6 engine, capable of producing more power in higher altitudes and hotter temperatures, will also be available as an option for both the S-92A+ and S-92B.
The S-92A+ upgrade kit includes weight reduction features and 27,700 lb. Max Gross Weight with LifePlus™ to improve component retirement times. Additional priced options are also available.
The S-92A+ kit and new-production S-92B will feature the revolutionary Phase IV Main Gear Box which has been validated to exceed CFR 29.927(c) requirements, as demonstrated by full-scale testing and witnessed by the Federal Aviation Administration. All primary lubrication system oil was removed prior to operating the gearbox for the equivalent of 500+ nautical miles in flight at 80 knots airspeed with no discernible anomalies during post-test examinations.
Speakers:
- Audrey Brady, Vice President, Sikorsky Commercial Systems and Services
- Nathalie Previte, Vice President, Sikorsky Strategy & Business Development
The Vertical Flight Society video recorded the entire Sikorsky press conference for the benefit of its 6,000 members and others interested in the vertical flight industry.
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