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Sikorsky S-70

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3 Maintenance centres 1 Completions centres 1 ATO training organisations 1 New aircraft sales representatives

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Specifications

Typical passenger capacity: 15
Range: 315
Cruise speed: 155 kts
Cabin volume: 410 cu ft

Active fleet worldwide: 13
Available for charter worldwide: 0
Production dates: 1978 - current

Includes Firehawk S70A, B and C

Engines: General Electric CT7 Series

Manufacturing data

For detailed information about the manufacture of this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Airframer: Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawk | Sikorsky S-70B SeaHawk

Charter operators

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Maintenance centres

U.S.A.

Arista Aviation , Timberline Helicopters , TOGS Aircraft

Completions centres

U.S.A.

United Rotorcraft

Type rating training providers

U.S.A.

FlightSafety West Palm Beach Learning Center

Manufacturer

U.S.A.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company

New aircraft sales

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Press Releases

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