Sikorsky S-76 Airline and Commercial The Skyrocket made aviation history

The Skyrocket made aviation history when it became the first airplane to fly twice the speed of sound

length 14 3/4 inches

allowing for far greater comfort and the ability to take standard baggage containers

Aimed at the short/medium range market of the 737 and MD-80

Sikorsky S-76 Airline and Commercial The Skyrocket made aviation historySikorsky S 76 helicopter model. rowing demands for transport helicopters in support of offshore energy operations led Sikorsky to initiate worldwide market research to establish the requirements of such operators. In 1975 Silorsky began the development of a 14 seat commercial helicopter designated Sikorsky S 76, and later named Spirit. The first of four prototypes was flown on March 13, 1977. The improved S 76B was powered by Pratt &amp, Whitney PT6B