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The Sikorsky H-92 Superhawk is the military version of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. It inherits technology from the older Blackhawk and was unveiled at the 2003 Paris Air Show.
The Canadian Armed Forces have ordered this helicopter to replace their aging Seakings. In Canadian service, it is to be designated the CH-148 Cyclone Other customers are expected to the US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.
Specifications (H-92)
General Characteristics
- Crew: two pilots
- Capacity: up to 22 troops
- Fuselage length: 68 ft 6 in (20.88 m)
- Main rotor diameter: 58 ft 1 in (17.71 m)
- Height: 15 ft 5 in (4.70 m)
- Main rotor area: 2,650 ft² (246 m²)
- Empty: 15,965 lb (7,257 kg)
- Loaded: 25,944 lb (11,793 kg)
- Maximum takeoff: 28,241 lb (12,837 kg)
- Powerplant: 2x General Electric CT7-8C turboshafts, 3,000 shp (2,238 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 225 mph (306 km/h)
- Range: 550 miles (880 km)
- Service ceiling: ft ( m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
- Main rotor loading: 9.8 lb/ft² (48 kg/m²)
- Power/Mass: 0.23 hp/lb (0.38 kW/kg)
External links
Manufacturer's Official Webpage (http://www.sikorsky.com/details/0,3036,CLI1_DIV69_ETI1583,00.html)
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