Buying guide
Sikorsky S-76C++ for sale: what to check before you buy
Published November 12, 2026.
The Sikorsky S-76 is a twin-engine helicopter used for executive transport and offshore work. The names C, C+ and C++ are commercial: on the official data sheet there is a single model, the S-76C, with three engine options. Below is what the EASA data sheet says about them, what the few public listings show, and what to check before an offer, where component status matters more than the total hours.
One model, three engines
EASA data sheet IM.R.113 lists the S-76C with the Turbomeca Arriel 1S1, 2S1 or 2S2. In the market, the 1S1 aircraft is the S-76C, the 2S1 is the C+ and the 2S2 is the C++.1
| Engines | Sold as | What the data sheet says | Takeoff and landing, Category B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 × Arriel 1S1 | S-76C | May be replaced by the 2S1 with a Sikorsky kit | up to 11,000 ft density altitude |
| 2 × Arriel 2S1 | S-76C+ | Flight manual changes at serial 760511 | up to 15,000 ft density altitude |
| 2 × Arriel 2S2 | S-76C++ | Flight manual for serial 760607 and subsequent; requires an engine inlet barrier filter | up to 15,000 ft density altitude |
According to the official data sheet, all three share a maximum mass of 5,307 kg (11,700 lb), 1,064 litres of usable fuel, a never-exceed speed of 155 knots and seats for one passenger in the cockpit and twelve in the cabin. They are approved for VFR day and night and for IFR, in non-icing conditions only. IFR needs two pilots, or one pilot when the helicopter is equipped and operated to the approved flight manual supplement; VFR needs one.1
What today's listings show
On November 12, 2026, the PlaneFox aggregator, which collects listings from European and American portals and brokers, showed 9 S-76s for sale. Helicopters of this class are mostly sold with the price on request.2
| PlaneFox, 11/12/2026 | Sikorsky S-76 |
|---|---|
| Listings | 9 |
| By version | C+ 2, C++ 4, D 1, not stated 2 |
| With hours published | 2 (1,352 and 2,248 hours) |
| With price published | 2, both US$3,000,000 |
The two priced listings are for a 2008 C++ at US$3,000,000, the price of the helicopter on our own site, published by two sources. With so few public figures, a comparison has to come from the brokers themselves. Asking price is not selling price.
What to check on any S-76C++
- Serial and engines confirm the version. A C++ has Arriel 2S2 engines, and the data sheet ties their flight manual to serial 760607 and subsequent.1 Check both, and that the barrier filter the data sheet requires with these engines is installed. The routine for checking serial, registration and owner is in this post.
- Component status, not just hours. The data sheet refers to the life-limited parts in Chapter 4 of the maintenance manual and says their retirement lives cannot be extended without EASA approval.1 Ask for the status report of every life-limited and overhaul-interval component, with hours, cycles and calendar time remaining. On a helicopter, that report is most of the price.
- Each engine. Ask for the hours and cycles of each engine and module, the time to the next overhaul and whether there is a manufacturer support programme.
- Single-pilot IFR. The data sheet allows it only with the right equipment and the corresponding flight manual supplement.1 If the listing says "single-pilot IFR", ask for the supplement that proves it.
- Previous use. This part is our reading. An offshore helicopter lives over salt water and makes many landings; a VIP one flies little and sits more. Ask how it was operated, the landing count, the corrosion inspection history and the condition of the emergency flotation system.
- Airworthiness directives. Check the directives for the airframe, rotors and engines, and compliance in the records.3
The S-76C++ we have for sale
- 2008 Sikorsky S-76C++: 1,352 hours and 2,841 landings since new, Arriel 2S2 engines, four-tube EFIS with dual digital autopilot, VIP cabin with two divans, US$3,000,000.
The serial number, registration, location and the component status report are confirmed with the seller on request.
Sources
- EASA, type certificate data sheet IM.R.113, Sikorsky S-76 series, issue 4, Jan. 20, 2020: easa.europa.eu
- PlaneFox, Sikorsky S-76 listings, accessed Nov. 12, 2026: planefox.com
- EASA, Safety Publications Tool (airworthiness directives): ad.easa.europa.eu