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Sikorsky H-92
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The Sikorsky H-92 Superhawk is the military version of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. It inherits technology from the older S-70A and was unveiled at the 2003 Paris Air Show.
Canadian Forces Air Command has ordered 28 H-92 helicopters to replace a fleet of aging Sea Kings. In Canadian service, it is to be designated the CH-148 Cyclone. Other expected customers are the US Air Force, the Navy and the Marine Corps.
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Specifications (H-92)
General Characteristics
- Crew: two pilots
- Capacity: up to 22 troops
- Fuselage length: 68 ft 6 in (20.88 m)
- Main rotor diameter: 58 ft 1 in (17.71 m)
- Height: 15 ft 5 in (4.70 m)
- Main rotor area: 2,650 ft² (246 m²)
- Empty: 15,965 lb (7,257 kg)
- Loaded: 25,944 lb (11,793 kg)
- Maximum takeoff: 28,241 lb (12,837 kg)
- Powerplant: 2x General Electric CT7 -8C turboshafts, 3,000 shp (2,238 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 225 mph (306 km/h)
- Range: 550 miles (880 km)
- Service ceiling: ft ( m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
- Main rotor loading: 9.8 lb/ft² (48 kg/m²)
- Power/Mass: 0.23 hp/lb (0.38 kW/kg)
External links
Manufacturer's Official Webpage
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