Offshore standard after the EC225 withdrawal
After the H225 grounding in 2016 (Turøy), many operators migrated to the S-92, which gained the status of "safe deep-offshore standard". 19 pax cabin and range up to 470 nm.
Sikorsky S-92 A
S92Heavy Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2004 present
Range
539 NM · 998 km
MTOW
12,020 kg
Cruise
151 kt · 280 km/h
Seats
19
up to 19 passengers
New price
US$ 22.0M
Catalog reference, no research date
The Sikorsky S-92 A is a heavy turbine helicopter in production since 2004. Price: a new Sikorsky S-92 A starts at US$ 22.0M; used, the market median is around US$ 10.0M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 539 nm, a cruise speed of 151 kt (280 km/h), up to 19 passengers. In Brazil there are 49 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 6 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 8 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/6/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data8 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 9 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 10.0MR$ 55.8M
market medianaging ≈ −10.5%/yr+64% vs Heavy Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 6.0M
model year 2007
Best value
US$ 7.0M
model year 2010
Top of range
US$ 13.0M
model year 2014
Used vs new
−55%
catalog US$ 22.0M
Minimum
US$ 6.0M
R$ 33.5M
Median
US$ 10.0M
R$ 55.8M
Maximum
US$ 15.0M
R$ 83.6M
New · catalog referencein productionUS$ 22.0M · R$ 122.7M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +11.7%/yr·2007→2014
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
4 of 4 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.08 to ×1.33 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 6.5M – 17.0M
R$ 36.2M – 94.6M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 7.5M – 20.0M
R$ 41.9M – 111.3M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 6.0K/h
R$ 33.5K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 893.0K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 10.5K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 6.0K – 7.0K/h
R$ 33.5K – 39.0K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 4.0K – 7.0K/h
R$ 22.3K – 39.0K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.
How we read this price · 9 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 2 of 4 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Sikorsky S-92
- Helicopter Investor - pre-owned market difficult
- AvBuyer - S-92 for sale
- GlobalAir - S-92 for sale
- Bolt Flight - S-92 price & operating costs
- AeroCorner - S-92
- Lockheed Martin - S-92
- HelicopterSpecs - S-92
- Wikipedia - Sikorsky S-92
PTAX · R$ 5.5765 / US$ · 11/10/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
Dec 23, 1998
FAA cert.
Dec 19, 2002
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
300
The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy turbine helicopter in production since 2004, with ICAO code S92, used mainly in offshore operations. It has a range of 539 nm, a cruise speed of 151 kt and a ceiling of 15,000 ft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 12,020 kg. The typical configuration seats 16 occupants and the limit is 19 seats. A new unit is listed at US$22,000,000. This page has the spec sheet, the estimated operating cost and the fleet registered in Brazil.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Fuel
- 755.5 gal
- Rate of climb
- 2,000 ft/min
- Max operating altitude
- 15,000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Typical configuration
- Crew 2 + Vip 8
- Cabin volume
- 645 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- Engines
- 2× General Electric CT7-8A (2,520 shp · FADEC)
- APU
- Yes
- FMS
- Yes
- Number of FMS
- 2
- Flight deck
- Rockwell Collins (Honeywell Primus Epic CDS/R variants on later builds)
- Autopilot
- Yes
- Avionics manufacturer
- rockwell
- Weather radar
- Yes
Operating costs
- Data source
- Aircraft Cost Calculator, Sikorsky S-92 (aircraftcostcalculator.com): 450 hr/yr all-in ~$4,579/hr at $4.25/gal · Bolt Flight, Sikorsky S-92 Price and Operating Costs: maintenance/overhaul $1,200-$1,500/hr, fuel $500-$800/hr, insurance $25k-$50k/yr, total $2,300-$3,500/hr owner DOC · FlightGlobal S-92 flight test / Wikipedia: average fuel flow ~1,270 lb/hr (~190 gph Jet-A) long-range cruise · GE Aerospace, CT7 / CT7-8A MCPHsm power-by-hour engine program (twin CT7-8A) · Conklin & de Decker + Vertical Magazine offshore reports 2024 (prior DOC ~$4,400/hr, insurance ~$220k/yr)
- Last updated
- 2026
- Insurance
- US$ 220,000/yr
- Average pre-owned price
- US$ 14,000,000
- Reference fuel price
- US$ 6/gal
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 20.88 m
- Wingspan
- 17.17 m
- Height
- 4.7 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 7,031 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 12,020 kg
- Maximum payload
- 3,364 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 2,860 L
- Fuel capacity
- 5,119 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone16 typical passengers · 19 max2 crewVIP 8 seats
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
6.1 m
Width
2.01 m
Height
1.83 m
Volume
645 cu ft
Baggage
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History
- 1998First flight
- 2002FAA certification
- 2004 - Sikorsky S-92: the deep-offshore workhorse
Launched in 2004, the S-92 is a heavy twin (MTOW 12 t) designed for deep offshore and SAR. It has two GE CT7-8A engines, a cabin for 19 pax and a presidential variant, the VH-92A, in use by the USMC. Historical competitor of the AS332/EC225.
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Limitations
Cougar 491 accident (2009), transmission failure
Cougar Helicopters Flight 491 (off Newfoundland, March 2009, 17 dead) crashed due to a gearbox failure after loss of oil. TSB Canada criticized the run-dry time. It led to improvements in filters and a change in procedure.
Curiosities
VH-92A: the new presidential Marine One
The VH-92A entered service as the US presidential helicopter in 2022, replacing the VH-3D Sea King. It is operated by the USMC's HMX-1 ("Marine One").
2022US Marine Corps
Registrations in Brazil
12 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
PR-CCGPR-CPVPR-JARPR-JAWPR-JBEPR-JBIPR-JBOPR-JBQPR-OHIPR-OOHPS-MSVPS-VGM
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sikorsky S-92 A cost?
The catalog reference for a new Sikorsky S-92 A is US$ 22.0M, without a verified factory list price. On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Sikorsky S-92 A?
The maximum range is 539 nm (539 NM · 998 km).
How fast is the Sikorsky S-92 A?
Cruise speed is 151 kt, equivalent to 280 km/h.
How many passengers does the Sikorsky S-92 A seat?
The Sikorsky S-92 A seats up to 19 passengers, crew not included.
How many Sikorsky S-92 A are there in Brazil?
There are 49 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.
Who operates the Sikorsky S-92 A in Brazil?
3 distinct operators operate 44 units of the Sikorsky S-92 A in the RAB-ANAC: 44 in air taxi (RBAC 135), concentrated in RJ and MG (data as of 11/10/2026). Another 5 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Sikorsky S-92 A per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 10,480 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 6,015 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 893,000 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.