S-76 Spirit vs S-92 Superhawk
Overview
The S-76 Spirit and the S-92 Superhawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit vs 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk. The S-76 Spirit has an operational range of 761 km vs 850 km for the S-92 Superhawk. The S-92 Superhawk operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit.
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in 875 units vs 300 for the S-92 Superhawk. The S-76 Spirit first flew 21 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1977 vs 1998).
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m |
| Length | 16.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 7,031 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-76 Spirit or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 19 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-92 Superhawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 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.