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  1. 02-09-2009, 08:54 PM #1
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    Sikorsky Flies S-76D

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    Sikorsky flies S-76D
    By John Croft
    Sikorsky completed first flight of its S-76D medium twin helicopter from the company’s West Palm Beach facility on 7 February. Test pilots Greg Barnes and Mike Hardy maneovered the prototype through taxi, hover, hover turns and forward flight to 40kt in the 30 minute flight, according to the company.

    The S-76D features a composite four-blade main rotor system with optional ice protection, Thales avionics and autopilot, a dual-speed rotor with active vibration control and Pratt & Whitney 210s turboshaft engines.


    ©Sikorsky

    Sikorsky says it has “approximately” 100 orders for the S-76D, with expected certification and first deliveries in 2010.

    can you say SCHWEET!?!?
    it is mathematically impossible for either hummingbirds, or helicopters to fly. fortunately, neither are aware of this.
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  2. 02-10-2009, 01:51 AM #2
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    Re: Sikorsky Flies S-76D

    :borat: SWEET!
    The three most common expressions in aviation are, "Why is it doing that?", "Where are we?" and "Oh Crap".
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  3. 02-11-2009, 03:43 PM #3
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    Re: Sikorsky Flies S-76D

    Nice up until they said it had Pratts installed. :lol:
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