The Sikorsky S-76C+ is a multirole medium-sized twelve-seat twin-engine helicopter produced by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, based in Stratford, Connecticut. The Sikorsky S-76C+ is an upgraded version of the Sikorsky S-76C with more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2S1 engines, fitted with Full-Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) for totally automated OEI safety. The Sikorsky S-76C+ features the characteristics of the earlier S-76 models, including a full-glass cockpit, a dual digital autopilot, fully integrated avionics and a flight management system, while incorporating the advanced features, such as composite blades, a quiet tail rotor with curved blades, an active noise and vibration control system, and an advanced health and usage monitoring system. The Sikorsky S-76C+ offers improved single engine and hot-high performance, sophisticated all-weather avionics capability, outstanding reliability while retaining the efficient, long-range cruise of the earlier models.
