Sikorsky S-3
Sikorsky · Russia · first flew 1910 · light aircraft
The Sikorsky S-3 was an early Russian single-seat biplane designed by Igor Sikorsky.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat biplane
- Three-cylinder Anzani engine
- Larger ailerons than the S-2
An early single-seat biplane with an Anzani three-cylinder engine.
Specifications
- The Sikorsky S-3 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Work on the machine started in July 1910 and was completed in late November, and it first flew in December 1910.
Variants
It was a larger, improved version of the S-2 with a more powerful 40 hp Anzani three-cylinder engine, better wings and larger ailerons.
Where you'll see it
Sikorsky made a dozen successful flights starting early in December. The last flight was on 13 December 1910, when it lost power at about 90 feet and landed hard on a frozen pond. The salvaged parts, including the engine, were used in building the S-4.
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