First To Include Lifeport High-End Medical Kit In A VIP S-92 Aircraft

Three VVIP S-92 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal Thai Air Force, Sikorsky said in a news release Wednesday, The aircraft are the first S-92s to include the LifePort medical system.

Sikorsky helicopters have been in use by Thailand military forces since 1996 including those being flown by the Royal Thai Navy, which flies Seahawk helicopters and S-76 helicopters. In addition, the Royal Thai Army flies UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters. The latest delivery of S-92 helicopters marks the first Sikorsky products for the Royal Thai Air Force.

The S-92 aircraft are high-level VVIP aircraft, with the noteworthy distinction of having the first installation of a high-end LifePort medical system in an S-92 helicopter. The helicopters were delivered in April and have begun extensive training at Lop Buri Air Base which will last for approximately six months.

"These aircraft will be used for the Head of State mission. The customer specifically required an S-92 helicopter, recognizing the safety and reliability of this aircraft and its track record of serving many other Heads of State," said Carey Bond, President of Sikorsky Global Helicopters.
A total of 15 S-92 helicopters are serving in the Head of State mission around the world including the countries of Turkmenistan, Turkey, Bahrain and Kuwait.

"The Royal Thai Air Force was impressed with the high quality workmanship and attention to detail performed by Sikorsky in meeting its specifications for Head of State aircraft," said Air Chief Marshal Itthaporn Subhawong, commander in chief of the Royal Thai Air Force. "They fulfilled every contractual obligation on time or ahead of schedule, ultimately ensuring a very satisfactory experience for us, and delivering the safest, most durable helicopters available to enhance our fleet."

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