Sukhoi SJ100

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 or SJ100 is a regional jet designed by the Russian company Sukhoi, introduced in the early 2000s. The Sukhoi SSJ100 was proposed as the first clean-sheet commercial aircraft design. In order to power the aircraft, there were engine modifications considered, with 4 different makes competing for this role. Subsequently the contract was given to NPO Saturn, for…


Sino Swearingen SJ30-2

The SyberJet SJ30 is a light business jet, developed and manufactured by SyberJet Aircraft. The development of the aircraft was announced by engineer Ed Swearingen in 1986, with the intention to innovate a more effective competitor against the successful business jets of the time. The design created also incorporated the Williams FJ44-2A turbofan engines with a swept wing design…


Sikorsky S-92

The Sikorsky S-92 is a twin-engine medium-lift helicopter built by Sikorsky Aircraft for civil utility. The Sikorsky H-92 was the military variant of the S-92. Following the oil crisis in 1973, gas companies were forced to explore areas further offshore for oil, which had forged a need for a more suitable rotorcraft. The designed aircraft…


Sikorsky S-76 (AUH-76)

The Sikorsky S-76 Spirit is a medium-size, commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation since 1977. The Spirit’s design was created to provide a medium-size corporate transport and oil rig support helicopter, the very first of Sikorsky’s developments that was intended for solely commercial use. The design consists of twin Rolls Royce (Allison) 250-C30S turboshaft engines powering four-bladed…