Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Sikorsky tells ANN that the Royal Thai Air Force has become the
latest head-of-state customer to fly in a Sikorsky S-92 VIP
helicopter, with the sale of three of the VIP aircraft to transport
the Thai royal family.
The contract was signed by Air Chief Marshal Paisal Sitabutr and
Sikorsky representatives, marking the company's first sale to the
Royal Thai Air Force. All three aircraft are scheduled to be
delivered in 2010.
"Sikorsky is increasing its global presence in the helicopter
industry, and the Royal Thai Air Force selection of the S-92
helicopter is further evidence that a strong system of customer
support, quality and performance are meeting the expectations of
our international customers," said Sikorsky President Jeffrey
Pino.
Certified to FAA/JAA Part 29 regs, the S-92 features an advanced
rotor system and 5,000+ installed horsepower twin turboshaft
engines. The S-92 offers an array of interior options to maximize
the comfort and style of executive transport.
S-92 VIP Standard 9-Pax Configuration Spec
Standard Day, Sea Level/26,500 lb gross weight
|
| |
| Maximum speed (Vne) |
165 kts |
| Maximum continuous cruise speed |
151 kts |
| Long range cruise speed |
136 kts |
|
|
Mission Range - long range cruise speed
- with 9 passengers and baggage, 30-minute reserve |
479 nm |
Mission Range - long range cruise speed
- with 9 passengers and baggage, no reserve |
548 nm |
|
|
| Service ceiling |
14,525 ft |
| Hover ceiling out-of-ground effect |
6,698 ft |
| Hover ceiling in-ground effect |
10,912 ft |
|
|
Maximum takeoff gross weight, civil configuration
- internal load |
26,500 lb |
Maximum takeoff gross weight, civil configuration
- useful load |
9,096 lb |
|
|
|
Weight empty
|
17,404 lb |
| Operating weight empty |
17,879 lb |
|
Maximum fuel load, (internal, standard)
|
5,130 lb |
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