South Korea selects Sikorsky S-92A+ for presidential helicopter program

Sikorsky will supply the aircraft, while Korean company KAEMS will complete its mission equipment in-country.

Sikorsky has been selected to deliver the S-92A+ to the Republic of Korea Air Force for its Presidential Helicopter II program. The contract also covers special mission equipment, spare parts and sustainment support.

Author: Робот Source: U.S. Air Force

A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter on an airport apron. — A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. Illustrative photo. Photo: U.S. Army. / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has been selected to deliver its S-92A+ helicopter to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) for the Presidential Helicopter II program. The S-92A+ is the next-generation variant of the S-92.

Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky have worked with the Republic of Korea for more than 70 years. Since receiving three S-92 helicopters in 2007, ROKAF has used the aircraft for presidential transport.

Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS), a subsidiary of Korea Aerospace Industries, will complete the mission equipment installation in South Korea. The contract also includes additional special mission equipment, critical spare parts and field service support.

The S-92A+ features upgraded engines and a new Phase IV main gearbox. It also offers increased payload or fuel capacity to improve performance and mission flexibility.

S-92 helicopters are used for head-of-state and VIP transport, offshore energy operations, and search and rescue. Sikorsky says the fleet has logged more than 2.6 million flight hours, with over 300 aircraft delivered across 28 countries.

Sikorsky is increasing S-92A+ production at its facilities in Stratford, Connecticut, and Owego, New York. The sites have capacity to produce up to 12 aircraft annually.

Source: U.S. Air Force

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South Korea selects Sikorsky S-92A+ for presidential helicopter program

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