First operating in 2004 the S-92 is a new aircraft built by Sikorsky to compete in the utility helicopter market. The military variant of the helicopter the H-92 is currently competing for a U.S. Air Force search and rescue contract as well as for N orwegian and English selections for the same role. The American Federal Aviation Administration called the S-92 the "safest helicopter in the world" when it reviewed the aircraft for safety requirements.This latest Sikorsky workhorse is reproduced h ere in a high-quality handcrafted model whose beautiful finish will please any collector or enthusiast