S-76 Spirit vs S-92 Superhawk
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 23 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| Height | 4.5 m |
| Length | 16.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h |
| Operational range | 761 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 688 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-92 Superhawk by Ronnie Robertson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-76 Spirit or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 km/h, a difference of 287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-76 Spirit or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-76 Spirit or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 4,206 meters (13,799 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-76 Spirit or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the S-76 Spirit or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-76 Spirit or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-76 Spirit entered service first in 1979, 25 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-76 Spirit or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 875 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.