S-76D

[HeliTester]

Its not really relevant because it has largely missed the marketplace

industry insider...please eleborate. What marketplace? What was the window of opportunity that has now closed?

[SansAnhedral]

These are Sikorsky's own numbers

[HeliTester]

SansAnhedral…those C++ vs D numbers are confounding. At the bottom of the tabulation Sikorsky is listed as the source, but what could be the reason for producing such a table?

[LastMinute]

The table is from an article about the S‑76D in Flight International.

[Jack Carson]

Upgraded S-76

I don’t believe that Sikorsky marketing would intentionally publish this chart. These numbers would make it difficult for an operator to justify the increased cost for the newer D. However, the numbers appear to be correct when comparing the information provided in Sikorsky’s marketing brochures for each model. Hover and OEI service ceilings appear to be the only significant performance advantages of the D over the C++. Other improvements are kind of icing on the cake, most of which are standard on the competitor’s newer machines. After all it is still just an upgraded S-76.

[Shell Management]

Just goes to show what a waste the 76Dog is. And not OGP compliant either.

[Sir Korsky]

I bet they still sell a couple of hundred SM Flight Safety are plumbing in the D sim shortly. I am looking forward to flying her! Will not be too long now.

[Shell Management]

They would have sold more if they had not had the massive failure to achieve certification to schedule. Perhaps the FAA have been tougher on Sikorsky than before.

Having said that they started the D development 10 years too late and the performance is almost perceptibly different from the C++.

Against newer products from EC and AW this will just be a cash drain on a company that otherwise has no civil offerings between the S333 (no exactly selling like hot cakes) and the S92.

The D is one good reason for the removal of Geoff Pino.

[AdamFrisch]

What's taking so long in certification? From what I can tell, it's the same airframe, same basic components, same everything except new rotor and new engines?

[Sir Korsky]

Yes you're right SM and I don't disagree with any of your words - but the D will be with us soon and customers, mechanics and pilots will be able to share once again in Sikorsky's brilliant engineering. That's another statement up for debate of course, but I'm sure the D will let the ultimately successful 76 sail off happily into the sunset.

[HeliTester]

Sir Korsky,

Last month on the “working for the big dogs” thread regarding another poster’s possible employment at Sikorsky you wrote…

I would avoid any UTC company like the plague.

Today you write…

I bet they still sell a couple of hundred SM Flight Safety are plumbing in the D sim shortly. I am looking forward to flying her! Will not be too long now.

and

the D will be with us soon and customers, mechanics and pilots will be able to share once again in Sikorsky's brilliant engineering.

Seems like you’ve had a change of heart!

[Sir Korsky]

Look, it's coming so enjoy it. That's the conclusion I have come to. Lucky for you that you have a lot of time on your hands.

[Savoia]

Shell Management wrote: The D is one good reason for the removal of Geoff Pino.

Seems a little harsh on poor old Geoff. Either way ..

United Technologies Corp has announced the appointment of Mick Maurer as President of its Sikorsky Aircraft from 1 July 2012. Maurer will report to UTC chairman and chief executive Louis Chênevert, succeeding Jeffrey P. Pino, who will retire 1 July 2012. To ensure a seamless succession, Pino and Maurer will collaborate closely during the next two months, after which Pino will serve as a consultant to Sikorsky.

UTC names Mike Maurer as president of Sikorsky - Corporate Jet Investor

[Tcabot113]

Ski,

Is GFC another name for the Canadian anti sub S-92 which are years late and they can not fly at night or over water. How many years before they will be allowed to risk a ship by trying to land on it?

TC

[Sir Korsky]

Any truth to the rumor that the D got certified on Friday just gone?

[Ian Corrigible]

Confirmed.

I/C

[HeliHenri]

Hello Sir Korsky,

Sorry about my english but I don't understand : "the D got certified on Friday just gone".

The D has been certified or his certification has been delayed ?
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[PANews]

HeliHenri

The message says that the S-76D is now certified........ looks like Friday 12 October......

[HeliHenri]

Thank's PANews for the "translation"

It's an important (and long awaited) news and there's nothing on the Sikorsy website or in the professional media.
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[Geoffersincornwall]

It's one thing turning up to the party late but when you turn up with the wrong product it's sad for those that always thought Sikorsky were a dynamic and forward thinking innovator.

G.