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Revision as of 18:09, 3 April 2017
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| Sikorsky S-3 near Kiev Russia December 1910 | |
| Role | Experimental |
| National origin | Russian |
| First flight | December 1910 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Sikorsky S-2 |
The Sikorsky S-3 was an early biplane design by simalr to the S-2 Igor Sikorsky. Started in July 1910 and Completed in late November 1910 powered by a 40 hp (30 kW) Anzani. Larger than the S-2 with larger ailerons improved fabric wing covering and tighter control cables.[1]
The S-3 showed improved performance and Sikorsky made a dozen successful flights. On December 13 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, then broke though 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.
Specifications
Data from Russian Aviation Museum[2]
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
- ^ Sikorsky, Igor (1944). The Story of the Winged-S. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company. p. 39. ISBN 9781258163556.
- ^ "BIS No.1". ram-home.com. 4 September 1997. Retrieved 2 April 2017.