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Passengers, engines, size and weight of the Sikorsky S-76, and what they mean for a private landing site.
Sikorsky S-76 (A/B/C/D) is made by Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin). Whether it is used on UK charter flights: Verify. The figures below are the manufacturer’s or the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) type-certificate data; each is tagged verified on the cited document or Verify.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x turboshaft (Allison 250-C30 on A; PT6B-36 on B; Arriel 1S1/2S1/2S2 on C; PW210S on D) (S-76A to D) |
| Passengers (maximum, not a typical charter layout) | 12 (S-76C / S-76D) |
| Typical cruise speed | not confirmed Verify |
| Range | not confirmed Verify |
| Main rotor diameter | 13.41 m (S-76A/B/C) |
| Overall length, rotors turning | not confirmed Verify |
| Overall height | 3.58 m (S-76A-D) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 5386 kg (S-76D (S-76C 5,307 kg; S-76A 4,763 kg)) |
Figures vary by variant and weight option. Passenger numbers are a manufacturer or EASA maximum; VIP layouts carry fewer. Overall length with the rotors turning is the figure used to size a landing area and was found only for some types.
Single or twin. This is twin-engine. UK guidance says helicopters must use Performance Class 1 to operate in congested areas, and that single-engine helicopters under Part CAT cannot use congested-area sites (CAP 3043, 3.3). Read in the source
These airfields state a helicopter or visitor policy on their own websites and, in open data (OurAirports), have a runway at least 21 m long and wide (1.5 times the rotor diameter, which is the lowest the area could be). This is size only. It does not mean the airfield accepts this type: contact it first.
See also all heliports, airfields and venues. Heliport sizes are not in open data.
The maximum figure we could verify is 12 (cabin passengers (1 cockpit + 12 cabin on S-76C); S-76D max 9, VIP seating 7-9). A charter cabin usually has fewer seats.
It depends on the helicopter’s overall size with the rotors turning (the main rotor alone is 13.41 m across), the surface, the obstacles and the operator’s own rules. UK guidance for pleasure-flying and feeder sites asks for a landing and take-off area at least 1.5D wide. The pilot in command decides on the day.
It is twin-engine (2 x turboshaft (Allison 250-C30 on A; PT6B-36 on B; Arriel 1S1/2S1/2S2 on C; PW210S on D)).
Maximum take-off weight is 5,386 kg (S-76D (S-76C 5,307 kg; S-76A 4,763 kg)), per EASA TCDS IM.R.113 III.12.
Where a line is tagged Verify we could not read the primary text, or the source does not state it. Treat it as unconfirmed until you have checked.
