The Korean Coast Guard (KCG) has taken delivery of the third of four S-92s it has on order with Sikorsky. The aircraft will join it’s sisters supporting maritime security, safety and search and rescue (SAR) missions. Since receiving the first aircraft in 2014, the KCG has carried out 195 rescues and flown over 2,700 hours cumulatively. “Our valued partnership with Sikorsky spans for nearly a decade,” said Mr. Han Sangchul, senior superintendent and Final Acceptance Test Inspection team lead for the Korea Coast Guard. “We look forward to continued success as we grow our fleet of highly-capable search and rescue S-92 aircraft.”
The fourth aircraft is due for delivery during 2023.
