Sikorsky Russky Vityaz
Russo-Baltic Wagon Works · Russia · first flew 1913 · airliner
The Sikorsky Russky Vityaz (S-21), or Russian Knight, was the first four-engine aircraft in the world, designed by Igor Sikorsky and built in Saint Petersburg in early 1913.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 20 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- First four-engined aircraft in the world
- Large biplane with an upper span of 28 m
- Four engines mounted on the wings
A very large biplane with four engines.
Specifications
- The Sikorsky Russky Vityaz has a length of 20 m (66 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 28 m (92 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 90 km/h (56 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was earlier known as the Bolshoi Baltisky in its first four-engined version, and first flew on 10 May 1913 (Old Style).
Variants
It carried up to seven passengers.
Where you'll see it
It was built by the Russian Baltic Railroad Car Works.
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