PlaneFox tracks 1 Sikorsky S-92 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Sikorsky S-92 flies about 547 nm, roughly 1,013 km, which is about 3 h 37 min in still air at typical cruise.
The Sikorsky S-92 is a large twin engine helicopter produced by Sikorsky, now part of Lockheed Martin. It first flew in 1998, received civil certification in the early 2000s, and entered service in 2004. The S-92A is the principal civil version, designed for offshore energy transport, search and rescue, airline style shuttle work, utility missions and executive transport. It matters in the used market because it occupies the heavy end of the civil helicopter category, with a 19 passenger offshore cabin, strong safety systems and broad support among oil and gas, government and special mission operators.
Typical cruise speed is about 151 knots, with maximum cruise figures published around 165 knots depending on configuration and conditions. Standard range is commonly cited at about 539 nautical miles. Maximum takeoff weight for the S-92A is 26,500 lb, and useful load varies by equipment fit, fuel and interior, so buyers should review the individual weight and balance report rather than rely on a generic figure. Service ceiling is 14,000 feet. Power comes from two General Electric CT7-8 series turboshaft engines, with later production and upgrade paths associated with CT7-8A6 engines. The aircraft has a four blade main rotor, a four blade tail rotor and retractable landing gear.
In offshore transport layout, the S-92 commonly seats up to 19 passengers plus two pilots. Cabin access is through large sliding doors, and mission interiors may include energy absorbing seats, flotation equipment, emergency breathing provisions, a rescue hoist, medical fittings or additional fuel. Executive configurations are less common but can offer club seating, work tables, cabinetry and acoustic treatment.
The S-92 is not a Garmin Perspective or G1000 aircraft. Typical flight decks use a Rockwell Collins, now Collins Aerospace, integrated avionics suite with large displays, dual flight management capability, weather radar, digital autopilot functions and mission specific options. Many aircraft also carry HUMS, TAWS, TCAS, ADS-B equipment and offshore approach capabilities, depending on age and operator requirements.
Used S-92 values are driven by total time, cycle history, engine status, gearbox and dynamic component life remaining, corrosion exposure, offshore equipment, avionics compliance and support records. Buyers should pay close attention to maintenance program participation, service bulletin status, HUMS data, interior configuration and any history of saltwater operating environments.
The core civil variant is the S-92A. Related government and military derivatives include the H-92 and VH-92A, but these should not be treated as direct substitutes for a civil S-92A acquisition. On the used market, the S-92 typically sits above medium twins in size, operating cost and mission capacity, appealing to buyers needing long range, multi passenger transport or SAR capability rather than light utility flexibility.