Inside The $30 Million Sikorsky S-92

Inside The $30 Million Sikorsky S-92 Helicopter

This is the Sikorsky S-92, the industry’s standard for safety and reliability thanks to more than 2 million fleet flight hours and nearly 95% availability, which is why numerous heads of state, corporate giants, and wealthy recluses have chosen the S-92 over its competitors for a number of reasons.
The history of the legendary aircraft can be traced back to the early 1990s when Sikorsky began exploring the possibility of developing a next-generation medium-lift helicopter with the aim to create a multi-role rotorcraft that would meet the diverse requirements of both civilian and military operations.
By the mid-1990s, the project had garnered significant interest, and the development formally began. The S-92 was designed to be a larger and more advanced version of Sikorsky's S-70, itself a derivative of the iconic Black Hawk. As such, the S-92 inherited several design elements from its predecessors but introduced new technologies and capabilities that would set it apart in its class.
The aircraft gained worldwide recognition for its reliability and versatility, and has been operated in diverse environmental conditions, from the deserts of the Middle East to the frigid waters of the North Atlantic.
The base purchase price for a new Sikorsky S-92 is $27 million before options, and the charter price is estimated at $6,000 to $9,000 per hour. Naturally, prices will vary depending on availability, fuel prices, ground fees, and more.
While the annual fixed cost is roughly $500,000 to $750,000, the average hourly operating cost is estimated at $3,000 to $4,500.
Here is everything you need to know about the Sikorsky S-92.

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0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Cabin
4:09 - Cockpit
6:45 - Engine, Performance Specs, and Flying Experience
9:15 - Purchase Price, Charter Price, and Operating Cost
9:45 - Outro

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