Sikorsky S-2

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S-2
Igor Sikorsky at the controls of the S-2 near Kiev, Russian Empire in June 1910
Role Experimental
National origin Russian Empire
Designer Igor Sikorsky
First flight 3 June 1910
Status Destroyed during testing
Number built 1
Developed from Sikorsky S-1
Developed into Sikorsky S-3

The Sikorsky S-2 was the second fixed-wing aircraft designed by Igor Sikorsky using the main wing section from the S-1 and a 19 kW (25 hp) Anzani 3 three-cylinder engine in a tractor configuration. During the first flight attempt on June 3, 1910, the biplane reached a height of two to four feet and traveled approximately 200 m (200 yd). After several successful flights the S-2 was destroyed on June 30 when Sikorsky inadvertently stalled the underpowered aircraft at an altitude of 20 m (70 ft).[1]

Specifications

Data from Russian Aviation Museum[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Length: 8 m (26 ft 3 in)
  • Upper wingspan: 8 m (26 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 24 m2 (260 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 190 kg (419 lb)
  • Gross weight: 260 kg (573 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Anzani 3 -cylinder air-cooled fan piston engine, 19 kW (25 hp)

Performance

See also

Related development

References

  1. ^ Sikorsky, Igor (1944). The Story of the Winged-S. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company. p. 41. ISBN 9781258163556.
  2. ^ "BIS No.2". ram-home.com. 4 September 1997. Retrieved 2 April 2017.