SIKORSKY S-52 – RELIABILITY PROVEN BY HISTORY
- “It was simple in design, easy to operate, aesthetically pleasing and most importantly it was FAA certified.”
- “I got my introduction to the S-52 through my father, who had a total of 2,500 hours of sightseeing flying,” says the American helicopter owner.
Sikorsky S-52 – the first American helicopter with blades of all-metal construction and the first Sikorsky helicopter, which had a new combined hinge-hub, such hinges had almost all subsequent helicopters Sikorsky. Design improvements led to the possibility of converting from three to four-seat S-52-2 and back with a Franklin 0-425-1 engine rated at 245 hp and a four-anchor landing gear. The Orlando Helicopter Airways took an active part in the work on the helicopter, modifying and extending the service life of aircraft that fell into the hands of private owners. Actually American consumers themselves, among which there were both amateurs and aviation specialists, appreciated the reliability of S-52:
For today’s needs, Sikorsky Aircraft Company released a modification of the S-52H. Completely acquired new airframe design, new equipment and electronics. Modern technology, allowing to equip the cabin to your taste, will satisfy the needs of fans of comfort during the flight.
Benefits:
- Quality American assembly and original parts from Sikorsky Aircraft
- Affordable prices for parts and extended service life (replacement of blades and gearbox is 3 times cheaper than on popular Robinson helicopters)
- Piston engine with optimum fuel consumption (45 hp)
- The use of a 3-blade main rotor, which increases flight safety at all available altitudes (no “mast bumping” effect or see link http://lev-zemlinski.livejournal.com/118237.html)
- Ability to use the autorotation mode
- Capacity of 4 people, including the pilot, will allow the whole family to enjoy the flight.
Technical characteristics of S-52H helicopter
| Maximum takeoff weight | 1,270 kg |
| Масса пустого судна | 875 kg |
| Useful Load | 395 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 216 l |
| Main rotor diameter | 10,06 м |
| Tail rotor diameter | 1,8 м |
| Fuselage length | 9,33 м |
| Height | 2,66 м |
| Width | 1,52 м |
| Capacity (including pilot) | 4 people. |
| Maximum speed | 195 km/h |
| Cruising speed | 160 km/h |
| Flying range | 700 – 750 km |
| Vertical climb rate (at 1,043 kg) | 6.35 m/s |
| Vertical climb rate (at 1270 kg) | 4.83 m/s |
| Working height | 4200 м |
| Engine type | LS7 |
| Fuel consumption | 45 – 50 l/h |
| Engine life | 2000 ч |
| Mast Bumping effect | not available |
