Sikorsky Lifts the Army
The U.S. Army saw the possibilities of the helicopter early in its development, thus beginning a relationship with Sikorsky Aircraft that continues to this day.
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Sikorsky Builds Marine Corps Heavy Lift
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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Sikorsky Serves the Coast Guard
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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Sikorsky Serves the Presidents
Sikorsky Aircraft has engineered, built, and supported the Presidential helicopters since 1957.
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Ray Leoni: Recollections of a Sikorsky Junior Engineer
Ray Leoni recollects his 41-year career at Sikorsky Aircraft, beginning as a junior engineer and retiring as a Senior VP of Engineering and Advanced Programs.
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Evolution of the Armed Helicopter
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.
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Sikorsky Helicopters in U.S. Air Force Rescue Squadrons
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.
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Sikorsky’s Sub Hunters
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.
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Sikorsky Helicopters in Airline Service
Early in the evolution of Sikorsky helicopters, Igor Sikorsky and his team envisioned scheduled passenger flights serving major cities.
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U.S. Coast Guard and Sikorsky Celebrate Significant Events
The United States Coast Guard and Sikorsky Aircraft celebrated two significant events in 2016. One century of United States Coast Guard aviation and the 127th birthday of Igor Sikorsky.
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