Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Sikorsky S-434
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–2015
Quantity
9
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight2008
- Service Entry Year2009
- Crew2
- Passengers3
- Primary RoleLight utility and trainer helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeRolls Royce 250-C20W
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)239 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter8.38 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed241 km/h
- Cruise Speed213 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,877 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,048 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,438 m
- Range611 km
- Rate of Climb7.62 m/s
- Endurance300
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length9.144 m
- Height3.35 m
- Rotor Disc Area55.2
- Empty Weight610.092 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight1,451 kg
- Useful Load841 kg
- Cabin Volume1.5
◆Armament & Mission4MOD.4
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload544 kg
- Sling Load Capacity544 kg
- Rescue HoistNo
▤Avionics6MOD.6
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built9
- Variants1
◎Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start2008
- Production End2015
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
- 2015Production ended
18
years in service
7
years in production
9
units produced
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
162UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS26POST-COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1912UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS96PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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