There can be many systems in the field ships, aircraft, drones, the. The s70 black hawk derivative is presently in use in the. Traveling with pets love this colour, if i ever get a helicopter instead of my own plane, i might consider this colour. The s 76 was the first sikorsky model designed purely for corporate and business use. The design accommodates 2 pilots and 12 passengers, to accommodate an oil rig crew change, and. It was principally designed and developed for chc helicopter corporation, canada. The s92 was developed from the sikorsky s70 helicopter and has similar parts such as flight control and rotor systems.
Historical value reference helicopter sikorsky sikorsky. Sikorsky started advancement deal with the s76 for a period named spirit in the mid 1970s and utilized innovations and experience picked up from the military s70 bl. The sikorsky s 76 is an american multipurpose mediumsize commercial helicopter. Sikorsky s s76 is a well known fair size corporate and oil apparatus help helicopter. Sikorsky helicopter s76 series civil aviation authority. It has seen extended use when adapted to turbine power by the british licensee as the westland wessex and sikorsky as the later s58t h34s served, mostly as medium transports. This helicopter type is mostly in operation with civil operators for executive passenger transport vip, emergency medical service ems, search and rescue operations sar and offshore passenger and material transportation. The sikorsky s 76 is a helicopter that seats up to 7 passengers and has a range of 345 nautical miles. Armed utility transport version, developed from the s 76 mk. More than 800 s 76 helicopters have been delivered to various operators. If the wiring modification is required and is not performed before further flight, then revising the rotorcraft flight manual rfm before further flight.
Sikorsky s76 spirit helicopter development history. Sikorsky built on the legacy of the s 76 family of aircraft, which is well proven and a product of years of continuous improvement. The s76a is a variant of the s 76 medium commercial utility helicopter manufactured by the sikorsky helicopter company of america. The philippine air force displayed its 2 sikorsky s76a air ambulance of the 505th search and rescue group, with tail no. Is a mid size helicopter capable for 2 pilots and 12 passengers that found its niche in the oil industry as a rig support aircraft. The s 76 was designed to replace small business jets for short to medium business trips. Civil aviation authority master minimum equipment list supplement sikorsky helicopter s 76 series revision 0c 6 february 20 ii. Tronair carries tools to aid in the service and maintenance of the s76 and auh76. In 1975 silorsky began the development of a 14seat commercial helicopter designated sikorsky s 76, and later named spirit.
Sikorsky s76, pictures, technical data, history barrie. Sikorsky s76 shadow boeing sikorsky manprint study. It was the first sikorsky helicopter designed purely for commercial rather than military use. Media in category sikorsky s 76 the following 95 files are in this category, out of 95 total. Sikorsky s76d helicopter flies into las vegas for heliexpo 2018 aintv express duration. Moving along from the auh76, from 1985 sikorsky promoted an h76 eagle gunship. The sikorsky s92 is an american twinengine mediumlift helicopter built by sikorsky aircraft for the civil and military helicopter markets. Sikorsky s76 not one currently available unless you count the version in abacus the whirlybirds and i dont pretty poor representation imo. The sikorsky s 76 helicopter advance demonstrator of operators workload shadow had a singlepilot advanced cockpit grafted to its nose. The sikorsky s76 is an american mediumsize commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by. Feb 25, 2016 swansea university to cardiff direction, swales.
In order to deliver a personalized, responsive service and to improve the site, we remember and store information about how you use it. A manual or power rotorfolding system, and a folding tail rotor. The s76 was launched in the 1975 timeframe as the first sikorsky model to be designed for commercial rather than military. Find the worlds best sikorsky turbine helicopters for sale on. Check out the prices, watch videos, compare models and sign up to be alerted when any new helicopters are listed for sale. The two sar and three vip s76as were converted to gunships, as only five of the original auh 76a coin versions were reportedly airworthy in 1988. The s 76 is powered by two turboshafts which combine to drive the main and tail rotors, each with four blades. Frederic lert tells the story of the less known fact that the french air force is also an extensive user of this. Sikorsky s76 the executives choice private jet charters.
Sikorskys ho3s design was the first naval helicopter to see widespread service beginning in december 1945. Heres the latest on my 172 s 76 that a couple of you out there. It mated a new composite airframe with s 76 engines, rotors and powertrain components. Comprehensive data about the sikorsky s76, including performance and engines, with listings of relevant maintenance, charter, training and completions.
Order sikorsky s76 and auh76 ground support equipment from tronair. Dallas, march 8, 2017 prnewswire sikorsky today recognized helijet international for 30 years of safe scheduled airline and charter operations with s 76 helicopters. The design accommodates 2 pilots and 12 passengers, to accommodate an oil rig crew change, and was initially powered by two allison 250 c30 turboshaft engines of 650 shp takeoff power. Aircraft owners having aircraft with such stc modifications installed that are not approved by the oem may find limited service, or no service availability through the oems service providers to that portion of the aircraft modified. For more than 25 years, weve operated sikorsky helicopter charter flights throughout new york and the region. Sikorsky s76 training program highlights continued from previous page sikorsky s76 technicians can participate in flightsafetys master technician program, which provides a fivestep, comprehensive career development path for maintenance professionals. Over 200 sikorsky s76s were in operation throughout the world in 1983 and principal operators include air logistics, okanagan helicopters, votec in brazil, and bristow in the uk. Royal family has sikorsky helicopter operated from blackbushe aerodrome in hampshire. Moving along from the auh 76, from 1985 sikorsky promoted an h76 eagle gunship derivative of the s76, with selfsealing fuel tanks, armored seats, provisions for door guns and a multipurpose pylon system mpss, providing weapons pylons to provide four stores attachments. The sikorsky s76a is a medium 14seat twinengine multipurpose helicopter produced by the american manufacturer sikorsky aircraft.
The sikorsky s76, a mediumclass hauler, has proven a relative. Compare price and specifications of all sikorsky s 76 models in our listings. S 76 donated to american helicopter museum, 14dec19. The bane of the insurgents, escorting sikorsky auh 76 gunships seen from a uh 1h huey combat utility helicopter. The sikorsky s 76 is an american mediumsize commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by the sikorsky aircraft corporation.
With more than 7 million hours of service, we are committed to supporting the platform and to continuous product improvements. Stc modifications that are not issued or engineered by the manufacturer oem may not be supported by the oem. As to panel lines except for the gear doors and the engine cowlings a 76 is a pretty smooth ac attached are 1 photo from the cockpit on approach to an oil rig in the persian gulf and 2 of the ac on the deck and helipad. The maiden flight of s 76 took place on march 1977. In anticipation of the arrival of new auh 76 helicopters, the 20th air commando squadron was activated on 1 october 1983. The s 76 features twin turboshaft engines, fourbladed main and tail rotors, and retractable landing gear. In 1984, president ferdinand e marcos facilitated the acquisition of sikorsky auh76 helicopters, which the philippine air force configured as a platform for rockets and machine guns, from its original design as a vip passenger aircraft. Utilizing the northeasts largest fleet of sikorsky s76 helicopters means were able to get clients to their destinations quicker.
The aircraft, was originally used as a mockup of sara, a testbed for the autonomous technology matrix. The sikorsky s97 raider is a highspeed scout and attack compound helicopter based on the advancing blade concept abc with a coaxial rotor system under development by sikorsky aircraft. The s76 is powered by two turboshafts which combine to drive the main and tail rotors, each with four blades. Military variants of the s76 model were the auh76 based on the. From the paf historical photos of acer francis neri paffs cl95 with thanks to sir gerry aquino, from the personal archives of his father general flotz aquino azkals. The sikorsky s 76 spirit is an american multipurpose mediumsize commercial helicopter.
Sikorsky s design work on the s70 helicopter which was selected for use by the united states army as the uh60 black hawk was utilized in the development of the s 76, incorporating s70 design technology in its rotor blades and rotor heads. S armed forces, the helicopter is one of the most preferred and practical ways of traveling. For those looking for militarygrade reliability with a more customized luxurious feel, then the sikorsky s 76 is the choice for you. In anticipation of the auh 76 s arrival, the 20th air commando squadron was activated on 1 october 1983. S76 is defined as sikorsky s 76 helicopter very frequently.
This supplement identifies only the differences from the faa mmel for the sikorsky s 76, as well as giving caa policy on some items. Two 2 s70a blackhawks also arrived together with the three auh76. Armed utility transport version, developed from the s76 mk. Flightsafetys matrix system is used for both pilot and maintenance training. Sikorsky recognizes helijet for 30 years of safe s76.
Information essential to the proper maintenance of the helicopter is contained in the sikorsky s76a. For the 15th strike wing, the 1980s also ushered in major changes. Full text of cvg magazine issue 086 internet archive. More than customers operate s76 helicopters in a corporate or vip role. H76 eagle anunciado em 1985, o eagle foi uma versao militar e naval do s76b, nenhum vendido. Sikorsky s76 shadow helicopter development history. Sikorsky s 76 not one currently available unless you count the version in abacus the whirlybirds and i dont pretty poor representation imo. Paf s76 helicopter page 2 philippines defense forces. Tronair carries tools to aid in the service and maintenance of the s76 and auh 76.
The s76c series has been improved to meet the needs of todays operators and the. Ten countries rely on the s76 for the head of state mission. Sikorsky s 76 is a multirole, mediumsize utility helicopter manufactured by sikorsky aircraft, a subsidiary of sikorsky aircraft. Sikorsky s s 76 h 76 eagle was a sikorsky funded proposal for a utility helicopter that could also be used in the attack role. There is a new high performing helicopter from sikorsky, a highly capable. Sikorsky s76 s76 s76 helicopter premiumwooddesigns. On paper, the plan for the s76d looked like a slamdunk when sikorsky announced it in 2005. Sikorsky s76 private jet charters air charter flights. The sikorsky h34 company designation s58 is a pistonengined military helicopter originally designed by american aircraft manufacturer sikorsky as an antisubmarine warfare asw aircraft for the united states navy.
Sikorsky s76 mediumlift multirole helicopter military factory. Before anyone asks the two blade antenna on the nose are for the homer a radio that lets us home in on vhf fm vhf am. Pages in category accidents and incidents involving the sikorsky s 76 the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. Sikorsky s75 the advanced composite airframe program acap was an allcomposite sikorsky early lhx proof of concept aircraft. Accidents and incidents involving the sikorsky s76. Hotchkiss of paf 20th air commando squadron, 15th strike wing poses with his sikorsky auh 76a gunship just a couple of days after his daring mission in the edsa revolution in 1986 this north american aviation t28a trojan also known as toratora was used by then 1lt. Charles makes helicopter trip after urging people to save energy prince charles urged people to help the environment by backing earth hour on friday but on sunday he and camilla flew by helicopter from highgrove, gloucestershire to ascot, berkshire. Military variants of the s76 model were the auh76 based on the aforementioned s76 mk ii model and the h76 eagle which was proposed. In the next four years the turbotrain was designed, the s67 blackhawk armed helicopter and the assault support patrol boat aspb warship designed for riverine warfare. In the 1970s, the sikorsky company introduced a new light helicopter. The aircraftwhich was rated for singlepilot instrument operationfeatures a composite main rotor system that delivers enhanced performance, active noise canceling and vibration control, and a pair of turbomeca arriel 2s1 engines with full authority digital engine control. The helicopter was conceived of as a vehicle for corporate transport and oil industry use. The shadow sikorsky helicopter advanced demonstrator and operator workload s 76 in the foreground evaluated the builton nosemounted singleseat cockpit, with features such as flybywire sidestick control, a voice interactive system and state oftheart combat avionics.
Sikorsky s commercial line of helicopters includes the commercial s70 black hawk derivative, s92 helibus and the s 76. The original concept of the lhx program was to produce a oneman helicopter that could do more than a twoman aircraft. Introduced in 1977, the s 76 series has had a long legacy of supporting our customers with reliability and comfort. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior permission of the caa. Sikorsky s development of the uh60 black hawk served as the basis for the s74, which was later redesignated the s 76 spirit in honor of the u. The sikorsky s76 is an american multipurpose mediumsize commercial helicopter. Its ability to hover and operate from a variety of ships led to the ho3s being the first helicopter to supplant a fixed wing aircraft when it replaced catapult floatplanes on battleships and cruisers.
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