When Igor Sikorsky first flew his VS-300 helicopter on September 14, 1939, he made vertical flight discoveries that shaped helicopters to this day.
Igor Sikorsky Solves “The Helicopter Problem” Read More »
Sikorsky Aircraft has engineered, built, and supported the Presidential helicopters since 1957.
Sikorsky Serves the Presidents Read More »
Igor Sikorsky’s predictions for air travel in general and for helicopters in particular have been largely realized or surpassed.
Predictions of a Pioneer Read More »
Military users quickly understood the flexibility and fire-power of rotary wing platforms and ultimately evolved highly integrated weapons systems ready to protect themselves and others.
Evolution of the Armed Helicopter Read More »
When Black Hawk program manager Colonel Richard Kenyon received keys to Sikorsky’s first production UH-60A on October 31, 1978, the U.S. Army received the powerful, hardened assault helicopter it wanted.
The Sikorsky Black Hawk in U.S. Military Service Read More »
The HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter is the latest in the life-saving line of Sikorsky helicopters made for U.S. Air Force Rescue Squadrons. The Whiskey will round out a century of vertical flight rescue heroism.
Sikorsky Helicopters in U.S. Air Force Rescue Squadrons Read More »
Today’s MH-60R gives the U.S. Navy the world’s most advanced ASW helicopter. However, the potential of the helicopter in ASW was recognized even before the Navy and Coast Guard flew their first Sikorsky R-4s in World War II.
Sikorsky’s Sub Hunters Read More »
Early in the evolution of Sikorsky helicopters, Igor Sikorsky and his team envisioned scheduled passenger flights serving major cities.
Sikorsky Helicopters in Airline Service Read More »
Prior to the Korean War, the U.S. armed forces had few helicopters and little combat helicopter doctrine. The Korean conflict drove rapid combat helicopter development.
Sikorsky Helicopters Came of Age in the Korean War Read More »
This issue of the newsletter recognizes the anniversaries of a VS-44A flying boat setting a record for crossing the Atlantic non-stop; S-55 helicopters self-deploying to Europe; and S-61 helicopters flying non-stop to Paris.
Sikorsky Aircraft Cross the Atlantic Read More »