Sikorsky S-76C++

The Sikorsky S-76C is a medium 14-seat twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter produced by the American manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft. This helicopter type is mostly in operation with civil operators for executive passenger transport (VIP), emergency medical service (EMS), search and rescue operations (SAR) and offshore passenger and material transportation. The Sikorsky S-76C is a development of the Sikorsky S-76B with new turboshaft engines Turbomeca Arriel 1S1 (like the S-76A++). The S-76C+ is equipped with two Turbomeca Arriel 2S1 engines, the S-76C++ with two Arriel 2S2. The next model is the S-76D which is currently (2010) under development.