Sikorsky S-92

24-occupant turbine helicopter · Private helicopters · in production 2004–today · See its reach on the 3D globe

Indicative 2015 market price€8.04m – €9.61m

Estimated annual cost at 80 h€740k

Five-year cash outlay€12.43m

Key figures

Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.

Seats	19
Realistic payload with mission fuel	1980 kg
Advertised range	428 nm
Practical planning radius (4 people)	287 nm
Cruise speed	136 kt
Runway need	Vertical
Pressurised	No
Fuel	Jet A-1
Fixed annual base	€450k
Direct cost per flight hour	€3590

The ownership trade-off

The S-92 combines 24-seat helicopter capability with about 428 NM reported range and about 148 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

Cost picture at different usage

40 hours/year: about €596k per year ( €14903 per flight hour all-in)
80 hours/year: about €740k per year ( €9246 per flight hour all-in)
120 hours/year: about €883k per year ( €7361 per flight hour all-in)
180 hours/year: about €1.1m per year ( €6104 per flight hour all-in)

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €750k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.

Where it fits well

136 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
428 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 287 nm with 4 occupants.
1980 kg realistic payload proxy and 19 seats define the usable cabin mission.

Limitations to price honestly

The S-92 combines 24-seat helicopter capability with about 428 NM reported range and about 148 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
€450k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.

Recommended missions

Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.