Canada purchases Sikorsky H-92, or Cyclone

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July 23, 2004:

Canadian Defence Minister Bill Graham announces $3.2-billion purchase of Sikorsky H-92, or Cyclone, the military version of the commercially available S-92. Additional $1.8 billion to be spent on servicing over 20 years.

Canada's obsolescent Sea Kings will be kept flying for at least another four years as the S-92s are built to the military's specifications. Lloyd Noseworthy, general manager of Sikorsky Canada, said the company found ways to eliminate about 2,000 kilograms from the aircraft while ensuring it can take on the rigours of maritime flying.

Facts about the federal government's decision Friday to replace its aging fleet of Sea King military helicopters:

New helicopter: A military version of the Sikorsky S-92, which will be called the H-92 Cyclone.
Manufacturer: U.S.-based Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp.
Cost: $1.8 billion for 28 helicopters and $3.2 billion for 20 years of service and parts.
Delivery date: The first Cyclone is expected to be delivered in 2008 - the final one by early 2011.

Use: The shipborne Cyclone will be used to extend the offensive reach and defensive perimeter of Canada's 12 naval frigates to about 175 km.
Investments: Sikorsky has committed to partner with 170 Canadian firms and invest $4.5 billion in industrial activity - $2 billion in Ontario and $1 billion in Atlantic Canada.

Competition: The twin-engine S-92 is less expensive than its chief rival, the larger, three-engine EH-101 Cormorant, built by a British-Italian consortium led AugustaWestland (formerly EH Industries).

Quote: "The government of Canada firmly believes that the Sikorsky H-92 helicopter represents the right helicopter for the Canadian Forces at the best price for Canadians," - Defence Minister Bill Graham.


Wow!- go Canada go!!...our Government has pissed around since 1993 and the first Cyclone is expected to be delivered in 2008 - the final one by early 2011. Meanwhile, the Sea Kings - involved in four fatal crashes that have claimed at least 10 lives over the years - will require about 30 hours of maintenance for every hour of flying time.



SMiles

[321seeya 0]

When will Canada make it avail to jumpers?

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[nacmacfeegle 0]

The versions of the Cormorant (EH-101) that have been undergoing testing up here had tailgates....way better for jumping.

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He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

[tkhayes 348]

probably about the same time the US Armed forces makes it's C-130's open to skydivers.

[jdhill 0]

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had tailgates

Looks like the H-92 has a tailgate also... both aircraft look very similar.

J

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke

[nacmacfeegle 0]

I tried to check that Josh, but couldn't see any pics via Google.
Ya gotta appreciate my defence of the 'European option'
It looks like we will be using the EH101 to get to work fairly soon, those S61s, S76s, and Super Pumas are getting kinda boring.
Mind you, anything is better than the traffic on the beltway.

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He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson

[jdhill 0]

Almost anything is better than traffic in Houston

Here are a few pics for comparrison... both birds are trying to be the next "Marine One" presidential transport.

J

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke