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Canada certifies increased MTOW for S-92 helicopters

An option that rises the payload

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced in the last days Canadian certification for the expanded gross weight capability option for new S-92 helicopters. The option increases the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) from 26,500 to 27,700 pounds, allowing operators to carry an additional 1,200 pounds of payload. This capability was first certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in...

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Stratford, USA, 04/30/2018 05:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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