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Sikorsky S-61
The S-61N was built specifically for overwater operations, particularly oil rig support. Over time, the aircraft was updated to Mk II standard with improvements including a more powerful CT58-140 engine giving better hot and high performance, vibration damping and other detail refinements.
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» NASA Engineered Composite Carson Blades
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» Boat Hull for Amphibious Operations
 One of the most widely used aircraft servicing oil rigs today; the S-61N has a boat like hull and twin sponsons making it a fully amphibious aircraft. Designed with an extremely spacious cabin, it's one of the most comfortable and quiet helicopters for passengers even now. VIH Cougar Helicopters has updated the cockpit with all new navigation equipment, satellite communications systems and the latest avionics. VIH Cougar Helicopters also offers auxiliary tanks allowing for greater range for the aircraft.
 VIH Cougar Helicopters upgraded the S-61N with Carson blades. These blades give the S-61N about 1,000 lbs more lift, 15 kt higher airspeed, and 15% greater range than the original metal main rotor blades. An unmodified S-61 is limited to just 8,000 ft in both conditions. The 20,000 hr service life of the composite blades doubles the life of the original main rotor blades to reduce life cycle costs. The efficiencies from the blades result in less fuel consumption. The exceptionally low fixed costs make the 19 passenger S-61N less expensive to operate than nearly any 14 passenger aircraft in the offshore market today.
 By producing more lift, the Carson blades allow for better single engine capability. VIH Cougar Helicopter's S-61Ns are all fully IFR capable, have fully redundant systems and meet all safety regulations. Due to the fact that the S-61N is exceptionally stable when hovering, this aircraft is great for search and rescue operations and flare tip changes.
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