Sikorsky S-76 – Foto's &video's

De Sikorski S-76 is een middelgrote commerciële utility helikopter ontworpen en geproduceerd door de Amerikaanse helikopterfabrikant Sikorsky Aircraft. Het is de eerste helikopter van het bedrijf die speciaal is ontwikkeld voor de civiele markt.

The Sikorsky S-76 is a versatile helicopter that can perform various missions such as offshore oil and gas transportation, executive transport, search and rescue, and air ambulance. It is produced by Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, and has been in service since 1979. The S-76 has a four-bladed main rotor and a four-bladed tail rotor, both driven by two turboshaft engines. The landing gear is retractable for improved aerodynamics and reduced noise.
The S-76 can carry up to 12 passengers or 4 stretchers in its spacious cabin, which can be configured for different needs. The S-76 has a high level of safety and reliability, with more than 7.5 million flight hours accumulated by over 875 aircraft delivered worldwide. The latest model of the S-76 is the S-76D, which features more powerful engines, an advanced avionics suite, a quieter rotor system, and an all-composite airframe.