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The Sikorsky S-76 (ICAO type S76) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport Helicopter, Category B category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 7,200 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,710 nm, a cruise speed of 427 knots, a service ceiling of 45,000 ft and seating for up to 15 across its variants.

Sikorsky S-76

Sikorsky S-76
S76
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Year
—
Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
7,200 kg
Range
1,710 nm
Seats
15
S-76
Sikorsky · S-76
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
427
Active
422
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
S-76A
S-76A
—5,300–7,200 kg600–1,710 nm125–427 kt8–15
S-76B
S-76B
—5,300 kg600 nm125 kt15
S-76C
S-76C
—5,300 kg600 nm125 kt15
S-76D
S-76D
—5,300 kg600 nm125 kt15
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS H1NE · Rev 38 · issued 2013-11-04

Category
Transport Helicopter, Category B
MTOW
5,390 kg
Seats
2 crew · 12 passengers
Fuel
1,100 L
Ceiling
10,000 ft
Approved fuelJET AJET A-1JP-5JP-8
Engine

2 Pratt and Whitney Canada PW210S

Certification basis

14CFR 29 through Amendment 29-52 (applicable sections) except specific exclusions and special conditions as detailed in the TCDS

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Sikorsky S-76 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Sikorsky S-76 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

22 yearsmedian age

Of the 251 registered Sikorsky S-76 with a known build year (59% of the 427 we track), the median age is 22 years.

Registration activity

12changed registration in 12 months

12 of the 427 registered Sikorsky S-76 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 12 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
40
Tracked flights
219
Tracked flight hours
654
Share of fleet flying
9%

40 Sikorsky S-76 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (9% of the registered fleet), across 219 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

33Sikorsky S-76 listed for sale

$6Kmedian $1.4M$1.9M

Asking prices from $6K to $1.9M, typically $1.0M–$1.8M — based on 10 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Sikorsky S-76 manuals & documents

4 documents for the Sikorsky S-76 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
SIKORSKY S76 Helicopter Operating Manual · 2013

The Sikorsky S-76C+ Performance and Operations Handbook provides essential information regarding the performance, limitations, weight, and balance of the aircraft. It includes operational standards and guidelines for flight planning, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the helicopter.

  • Maximum takeoff and landing weight is 10800 pounds.
  • Fuel flow limits range from 75 to 497 pounds per hour.
  • Engine torque limits vary based on operation mode.
  • Category 'A' and 'B' operations have specific weight and performance criteria.
  • Weight limits include a maximum cabin floor loading of 75 pounds per square foot.
  • The handbook includes performance data for both two-engine and one-engine inoperative scenarios.
  • Operational limitations are provided for various engine and transmission parameters.
  • The document is intended for examination purposes only, not for operational use.
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S-76 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Sikorsky S-76?

The Sikorsky S-76 has a maximum range of 1,710 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Sikorsky S-76 carry?

The Sikorsky S-76 seats up to 15 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Sikorsky S-76?

The Sikorsky S-76's maximum take-off weight is 7,200 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Sikorsky S-76?

The Sikorsky S-76's ICAO type designator is S76.

How many Sikorsky S-76 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 427 registered Sikorsky S-76 airframes worldwide.