Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky (25 May 1889 – 26 October 1972) was a Russian-American aviation pioneer in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. His first success came with the Sikorsky S-2, the second aircraft of his design and construction. His fifth airplane, the S-5, won him national recognition and F.A.I. pilot's license number 64. His S-6-A received the highest award at the 1912 Moscow Aviation Exhibition, and in the fall of that year the aircraft won first prize for its young designer, builder and pilot in the military competition at Saint Petersburg. In 1913, the Sikorsky-designed Russky Vityaz (S-21) became the first successful four-engine aircraft to take flight.
Igor Sikorsky
Russian-American aviation pioneer
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Russian-American aviation pioneer
Igor Sikorsky's Historical Timeline
Igor Sikorsky is born
Igor Sikorsky, American russian-american aviation pioneer, known for russian-american aviation pioneer, was born on 1889-05-25.
World's first practical helicopter, the VS-300, designed by Igor Sikorsky, takes a short tethered flight in Stratford, C
World's first practical helicopter, the VS-300, designed by Igor Sikorsky, takes a short tethered flight in Stratford, Connecticut [1]
Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky pilots first untethered test flight of his VS-300 helicopter in Stratford, Connecticut [1
Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky pilots first untethered test flight of his VS-300 helicopter in Stratford, Connecticut [1]
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Igor Sikorsky is born
Igor Sikorsky, American russian-american aviation pioneer, known for russian-american aviation pioneer, was born on 1889-05-25.
World's first practical helicopter, the VS-300, designed by Igor Sikorsky, takes a short tethered flight in Stratford, C
World's first practical helicopter, the VS-300, designed by Igor Sikorsky, takes a short tethered flight in Stratford, Connecticut [1]
Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky pilots first untethered test flight of his VS-300 helicopter in Stratford, Connecticut [1
Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky pilots first untethered test flight of his VS-300 helicopter in Stratford, Connecticut [1]
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Igor Sikorsky born?
- Igor Sikorsky was born on 1889-05-25 (American).
- What is Igor Sikorsky known for?
- Russian-American aviation pioneer
- What historical events involved Igor Sikorsky?
- Igor Sikorsky was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Igor Sikorsky is born, World's first practical helicopter, the VS-300, designed by Igor Sikorsky, takes a short tethered flight in Stratford, C, Aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky pilots first untethered test flight of his VS-300 helicopter in Stratford, Connecticut [1.
- When did Igor Sikorsky die?
- Igor Sikorsky died on 1972-01-01.