Sikorsky S-35
Sikorsky Manufacturing Company · United States · first flew 1926 · transport aircraft
The Sikorsky S-35 was an American three-engined sesquiplane transport built for an attempt on the Orteig Prize non-stop Atlantic crossing.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large sesquiplane with a lower wing much shorter than the upper
- Three engines of 425 hp
- Upper wing span of 101 ft against 76 ft for the lower
A big three-engined sesquiplane with a crew of four.
Specifications
- The Sikorsky S-35 has a length of 13.41 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 30.78 m (101 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 233 km/h (145 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
It was designed and built by the Sikorsky Manufacturing Company for Rene Fonck and first flew on 23 August 1926. It was destroyed in the attempt.
Variants
One was built, later modified to use three engines.
Where you'll see it
It was destroyed during the transatlantic attempt.
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