H-92 Superhawk American Utility Helicopter
H-92
Utility Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
H-92 Superhawk American Utility Helicopter
Designation
H-92
Alternate Designation
H-92
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
Date of Introduction
2004
Description
The H-92 Superhawk is a military version of the S-92 in the utility transport role, capable of carrying 22 troops. The H-92 can also be configured for specific missions, including search and rescue and executive transportation. The CH-148 Cyclone is a shipboard maritime helicopter variant developed for the Royal Canadian Air Force to support the naval operations of the Royal Canadian Navy. The Sikorsky VH-92 is a variant under development to replace the United States Marine Corps Marine One U.S. Presidential transport fleet.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turboshaft (2043 hp)
Cruise Speed
306.0 km/h
Range
1000.0 km
Rotor Diameter
17.17 m
Variants
S-92A
The S-92A is the civilian variant and is available in a number of versions. The civil transport version has an airliner-type interior which seats 19 passengers. The utility transport version has 22 side-facing seats with a full cabin width rear ramp. The 733 sq ft (68.1 m2) interior cabin area can also be configured to accommodate up to three airline-style LD3 cargo containers. Additional stowage space is available in the 140 sq ft (13 m2) area located in the aft ramp compartment. During development it was referred to as the S-92C Helibus.
H-92 Superhawk
The H-92 Superhawk is the military variant of the S-92. It has been demonstrated to the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The H-92 has more powerful GE CT7-8C engines, rated at 3,070 shp (2,290 kW) and, unlike the S-92, has fly-by-wire flight controls. The search and rescue variant provides space for seats, litters, auxiliary fuel cell and SAR emergency equipment.
VH-92
The S-92A variant, designated VH-92 will be used as the next Marine One to fly the U.S. President
CH-148 Cyclone
This is the Canadian maritime variant that is being purchased to replace aging Sea King helicopters. It features a folding tail and rotors for storage aboard warships, anti-submarine warfare electronics, a fully digital fly-by-wire system and a Rockwell Collins glass cockpit. Other systems include a forward-looking infrared sensor; 360-deg search radar; passive and active acoustics systems; threat surveillance and countermeasures; and network link communications.
System
Alternative Designation
H-92
Type
Utility Helicopter
Crew
2 (pilot and copilot)
Blades, Main Rotor
4 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor
4 ea
Number of Engines
2 ea
Number of Hard Points
INA
External Load Capacity
3,630 kg
Dimensions
Length, Fuselage
17.10 m
Length, Rotors Turning
20.88 m
Height
5.47 m
Rotor Diameter
17.17 m
Disc Area
241.8 m sq
Cabin Length
6.10 m
Cabin Volume
17 cu m
Empty Weight
7,362 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
12,837 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x General Electric CT7-8A
Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Power
2,043 shp each (1,524 kW)
Maximum Fuel Capacity
2,877 liters
Cruise Speed
306 km/h
Ceiling
4,270 m
Hover, in Ground Effect
2,770 m
Hover, Out of Ground Effect
1,920 m
Range, no reserve
1,000 km
Fire Control and Avionics
Navigation Radar
INA
Protection
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
INA
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Utility Helicopter
Air > Utility Helicopter
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
20.88 m
Width
—
Height
5.47 m
Weight
12837 kg
Operators (13)
United States
United Kingdom
Japan
South Korea
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Canada
Ireland
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Thailand
Turkmenistan
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