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⚫ | The S-3 was a larger improved version of the [[Sikorsky S-2|S-2]] with a more powerful {{convert|40|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Anzani]] three-cylinder engine. The main wings were manufactured in a more uniform manner with the [[Rib (aeronautics)|ribs]] held to a closer [[Engineering tolerance|tolerance]] and the fabric covering was of better quality. Other refinements included larger [[ailerons]] and faster-responding flight control surfaces.<ref name=winged>{{cite book |last=Sikorsky |first=Igor|title=The Story of the Winged-S|year=1944|publisher=Dodd, Mead & Company|location=New York|isbn=9781258163556|page=42}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The S-3 exhibited performance superior to the S-2, and Sikorsky made a dozen successful flights starting early in December. The S-3 made its last flight on December 13, 1910 when at an altitude of 90 feet the engines [[distributor]] shifted to a retarded position and lost power. The aircraft landed hard on a frozen pond, broke through the ice and sank causing serious damage. The S-3 was salvaged and some parts including the engine were used in the construction of the [[Sikorsky S-4|S-4]].<ref name=wingeds>{{cite book |last=Sikorsky |first=Igor|title=The Story of the Winged-S|year=1944|publisher=Dodd, Mead & Company|location=New York|isbn=9781258163556|page=43}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The S-3 exhibited performance superior to the S-2 and Sikorsky made a dozen successful flights starting early in December. The S-3 made its last flight on December 13, 1910 when at an altitude of 90 feet the engines [[distributor]] shifted to a retarded position and lost power. The aircraft landed hard on a frozen pond, |
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Latest revision as of 03:43, 20 May 2022
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Sikorsky S-3 near Kiev Russia Empire December 1910 | |
Role | Experimental |
National origin | Russian Empire |
Designer | Igor Sikorsky |
First flight | December 1910 |
Number built | 1 |
Developed from | Sikorsky S-2 |
Developed into | Sikorsky S-4 |
The Sikorsky S-3 was an early Russian single seat biplane design by Igor Sikorsky. Work on the machine started in July 1910 and was completed in late November.
Design and development[edit]
The S-3 was a larger improved version of the S-2 with a more powerful 40 hp (30 kW) Anzani three-cylinder engine. The main wings were manufactured in a more uniform manner with the ribs held to a closer tolerance and the fabric covering was of better quality. Other refinements included larger ailerons and faster-responding flight control surfaces.[1]
Operational history[edit]
The S-3 exhibited performance superior to the S-2, and Sikorsky made a dozen successful flights starting early in December. The S-3 made its last flight on December 13, 1910 when at an altitude of 90 feet the engines distributor shifted to a retarded position and lost power. The aircraft landed hard on a frozen pond, broke through the ice and sank causing serious damage. The S-3 was salvaged and some parts including the engine were used in the construction of the S-4.[2]
Specifications[edit]
Data from Russian Aviation Museum[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Length: 26 ft 3 in (8 m)
- Upper wingspan: 26 ft 3 in (8 m)
- Wing area: 260 sq ft (24 m2)
- Empty weight: 485 lb (220 kg)
- Gross weight: 683 lb (310 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Anzani 3 -cyl. air-cooled fan piston engine, 40 hp (30 kW)
Performance
- Service ceiling: 98 ft (30 m)
References[edit]
- ^ Sikorsky, Igor (1944). The Story of the Winged-S. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company. p. 42. ISBN 9781258163556.
- ^ Sikorsky, Igor (1944). The Story of the Winged-S. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company. p. 43. ISBN 9781258163556.
- ^ "S-3". ram-home.com. 4 September 1997. Retrieved 2 April 2017.