Long before spaceplanes and reconnaissance drones could land themselves reliably, Sikorsky helicopters recovered satellite capsules from the sea and snagged unmanned aircraft in flight.
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Sikorsky Aircraft helicopter production from 1940 to 1960
Four Score at Sikorsky – Part 1: 1940 to 1960 Read More »
The evolution of the Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter beginning with the Sikorsky S-56 in 1953.
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Igor Sikorsky’s office has been preserved as when he occupied it from 1956 to 1972. This issue highlights the artifacts in his office collected during his career.
Igor I. Sikorsky’s Office Read More »
A flight demonstration of Igor Sikorsky’s VS-300A helicopter at Bridgeport, Connecticut in April 1942 started an air-sea rescue revolution in the U.S. Coast Guard.
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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.
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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 »