Helicopters · Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin)
Sikorsky S-76 S76
The Sikorsky S-76 is a medium twin-engine helicopter designed for offshore oil and gas transport and executive travel. It is known for speed and a smooth ride.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- S76
- First flight
- 1977
- Typical cruise
- 150 kt / 173 mph
- Service ceiling
- 13,000 ft
- Range
- 400 nm / 460 mi
- Capacity
- 2 pilots and up to 12 passengers
- Length
- 16 m / 52 ft
- Rotor diameter
- 13.4 m / 44 ft
Engines: 2 x Safran Arriel 2S2 or Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S turboshafts. Family: S-76. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
S-76s ferry crews to offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, carry executives around New York and other metro areas, and fly some medical missions.
Main US operators: Offshore operators in the Gulf of Mexico, Corporate and VIP operators, Air medical operators.
How to recognize a Sikorsky S-76
- Sleek, streamlined fuselage with a pointed nose
- Retractable wheeled landing gear instead of skids
- Four-blade main rotor
- Larger than an H135 or Bell 407
How it looks on a flight tracker
Commonly flies 1,000 to 5,000 feet at 130 to 155 knots. Offshore flights head out over the Gulf from Louisiana and Texas bases.
History
The S-76 first flew in March 1977 and entered service in 1979. The final S-76D version was certified in 2012.
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What is the ICAO code for the Sikorsky S-76?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Sikorsky S-76 is S76. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the Sikorsky S-76 fly?
The Sikorsky S-76 typically cruises at about 150 knots true airspeed (about 173 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the Sikorsky S-76 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 13,000 ft.