Sikorsky S-8 Malyutka
Russian Baltic Railroad Car Works · Russian Empire · first flew 1912 · light aircraft
The Sikorsky S-8 Malyutka (baby) was a small Russian single-engined aircraft built by the Russian Baltic Railroad Car Works.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane with wings of unequal span
- Mid-wing biplane, single piston-engined
- Two-seat trainer
It is a biplane with an upper span of 12 m and a lower span of 8 m, powered by a 50 hp Gnome Omega.
Specifications
- The Sikorsky S-8 Malyutka has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 80 km/h (50 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built shortly after Igor Sikorsky became chief engineer of the aircraft manufacturing division in 1912. It first flew on 17 September 1912.
Variants
Only one Sikorsky S-8 was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a trainer with a crew of two, photographed near Saint Petersburg in 1912.
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