Development of executive transport helicopter announced on 19 January 1975 and first flown 13 March 1977. Deliveries started in early 1979. Two military models also offered, but these proved unsuccessful. Total delivered: 499.
Specifications: S-76C+
Accommodation: 2 + 13
Cargo/baggage: 1,497 kg (3,300 lb)
Max Speed: 155 kt (287 km/h)
Range: 453 nm (839 km)
Dimensions:
Main rotor diameter: 13.4 m (44 ft 0 in)
Length (rotors turning): 16.0 m (52 ft 6 in)
Height: 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in)
Features:
Four-blade main rotor and four-blade port side tail rotor; twin PEtWC PT6B or Turbomeca Arriel turboshafts; retractable tricycle type landing gear; two large doors on each side; horizontal stabiliseres at base of tail unit.