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[[Image:Sikorsky s92(Jarvin).jpg|thumb|right|An S-92 at Sola Airport, Norway in July 2003]]
The S-92 is a twin turbine engined utility helicopter with aluminum airframe with some composite components. The four-bladed fully articulated composite main rotor blade is wider and has a longer radius than the S-70 Blackhawk. The tapered blade tip sweeps back and angles downward to reduce noise and increase lift. Tethered hover flight has recorded 31,000 lb of lift generated, both in and out of [[ground effect in aircraft|ground effect]].
The S-92 also features an [[active vibration control]] system with vibration sensors and structurally mounted force generators. The system provides for comfortable flight and acoustic levels below certification requirements.<ref>North, David M. [http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=awst&id=news/09293top.xml "S-92 Update and Pilot Report"]. ''Aviation Week'', September 28, 2003.</ref> This system also prolong airframe life by reducing fatigue loads on the aircraft.
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