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The Sikorsky S-39 (ICAO type S39) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,000 kg. It offers a maximum range of 400 nm, a cruise speed of 85 knots, a service ceiling of 18,000 ft and seating for up to 7 across its variants.

Sikorsky S-39

Sikorsky S-39
S39
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Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
2,000 kg
Range
400 nm
Seats
7
S-39
Sikorsky · S-39
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
3
Active
3
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
S-39-B
S-39-B
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S-39-C
S-39-C
—2,000 kg400 nm85 kt7
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS TC 2-391

MTOW
1,833 kg
MZFW
1,814 kg
OEW
1,814 kg
Seats
2 passengers
Fuel
360 L
Engine

P & W Wasp Jr. S1-A 400 hp

Certification basis

Aero. Bulletin 7A, Section 3

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
S-39 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Sikorsky S-39?

The Sikorsky S-39 has a maximum range of 400 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Sikorsky S-39 carry?

The Sikorsky S-39 seats up to 7 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Sikorsky S-39?

The Sikorsky S-39's maximum take-off weight is 2,000 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Sikorsky S-39?

The Sikorsky S-39's ICAO type designator is S39.

How many Sikorsky S-39 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 3 registered Sikorsky S-39 airframes worldwide.

Registered S-39 aircraft

Individual S-39 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.