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S-76 Spirit vs S-92 Superhawk

S-76 Spirit vs S-92 Superhawk at a glance — top speed 287 vs 306 km/h, range 761 vs 850 km, built 875 vs 300 units.

Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
Specifications
S-76 Spirit S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight 13 March 1977 23 December 1998
Year introduced 1979 2004
Number produced 875 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $32 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 17.2 m
Height 4.5 m -- m
Length 16.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 761 km 850 km
Service ceiling 4,206 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,307 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,177 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 688 kW --
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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.