How much does a Sikorsky cost?

How much does a Sikorsky cost?

Sikorsky S-76D Specs

What helicopter did the Marines use in Vietnam?

UH-34D
The UH-34D went to Vietnam in 1962 with HMM-362 and became the Marine Corps’ work horse helicopter flying troop transport, assault, cargo, medevac, and other missions. True to its Sikorsky heritage, the UH-34D was tough, dependable, and adaptable.

How many passengers does a Sikorsky S 76B hold?

The SIKORSKY S-76B, manufactured from 1985 – 1997, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 13 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 15,000′, a normal cruise speed of 148 KTS/171 MPH, and a 406 NM/467 SM seats-full range.

How many passengers can a Sikorsky helicopter carry?

Two pilots (or a pilot and a passenger) sit side by side in the cockpit, situated ahead of the cabin, which can accommodate a further 12 passengers in three rows of four, or four to eight passengers in more luxurious executive seating.

What was the life expectancy of a helicopter pilot in Vietnam?

“They were short of gunners on helicopters, because the life expectancy was somewhere between 13 and 30 days,” he said. “I had no experience behind a . 60 caliber machine gun.”

What was the life expectancy of a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam?

two weeks
Over 10% of Vietnam casualties were helicopter crew members, and most of those were the door gunners that protected the helicopter, its crew, and its transports, from their exposed position. The average lifespan of a door gunner on a Huey in Vietnam was just two weeks.

How many Sikorsky S 76 have crashed?

Federal aviation accident records list eight accidents involving S-76Bs over 26 years before 2020; only two of the eight involved deaths or serious injuries to people on board. Age: The S-76B that crashed on Sunday — tail number N72EX — was built in 1991.

How far can a Sikorsky helicopter fly?

The Sikorsky S92 helicopter, which is a larger model, is able to fly at 160 miles per hour for more than 600 miles.