H-92 Superhawk Multi-mission Helicopter

The H-92 Superhawk multi-mission helicopter is the military version of the S-92 medium-sized helicopter and is a successor to the H-60, and Black Hawk and Seahawk family. The S-92 created its maiden flight in 1998 and entered service in March 2004. the development of the helicopter relies on the proven technology of the Sikorsky Black Hawk.

Rockwell Collins is supplying avionics systems together with integrated cockpit, EyeHUD helmet-mounted display and Link 11 tactical datalink. BAE Systems can offer} the AN/ALQ-144A(V)5 countermeasures system. Lockheed Martin is providing the radar warning receiver / electronic support measure (RWR/ESM), that relies on the AN/ALQ-210 fitted on the US Navy MH-60R helicopters.

The first H-92 helicopter equipped with fly-by-wire technology created its maiden flight in December 2007. The fly-by-wire system eliminates the requirement for mechanical linkages, improving safety and manoeuvrability.

The 3,000hp-class CT7-8A turboshaft engine selected for the H-92 Superhawk produces 25th more power than the CT7-8 put in in the Sikorsky S-92. The increased power comes from a newly designed, high-pressure turbine and advanced three-stage, low-pressure turbine. The engine is provided with an advanced, fully redundant dual-channel full authority digital electronic control system.