Sikorsky S-2
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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 25 hp (19 kW) 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 yards. After several successful flights the S-2 was completely destroyed on June 30 when Sikorsky inadvertently stalled the underpowered aircraft at an altitude of 70 feet.[1]
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: 419 lb (190 kg)
- Gross weight: 573 lb (260 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Anzani 3 -cylinder air-cooled fan piston engine, 25 hp (19 kW)
Performance
See also
- Related development