The story
The Sikorsky S-76 does double duty as a VIP transport and offshore workhorse. It's the helicopter version of a luxury SUV — comfortable, capable, and at home on a skyscraper helipad or an oil platform.
Sikorsky officially named the S-76 'Spirit' in 1978, then quietly dropped the name in 1980. By 2020, ten countries were flying their heads of state in S-76s.
Quick answers
How do you identify a S-76?
Sleek, rounded nose and a smooth, streamlined body. The tricycle gear retracts, so in flight it looks clean underneath. Four-blade main rotor, a four-blade tail rotor on a tall swept fin, and a small horizontal stabilizer near the end of the tail boom.
What does a S-76 sound like?
Twin turboshafts with retractable gear — a smooth, fast helicopter sound.
How fast is the S-76?
Top speed is 155 kts.
How many passengers does the S-76 carry?
Up to 13.
How far can the S-76 fly?
Range is about 411 nmi.
How big is the S-76?
It is 52 ft 6 in long and 44 ft 0 in across the rotor.
When did the S-76 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1977.
How many S-76s have been built?
875+ built.
How rare is a S-76 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first S-76 catch is worth 25 points.
