Igor Sikorsky helicopters and

Igor Sikorsky was born on May 25 (6 June) 1889 in Kyiv and was the fifth child of a doctor of medicine, professor University. St. Vladimir Ivan Sikorsky (about Beilis case shall not speak -Forward 25 fragments of life aircraft manufacturer, to remind only of mothers with medical education in those years (:)
Igor studied at 1st Kiev Gymnasium, soon entered the Naval Cadet Corps in St. Petersburg - not over thereof, Sikorsky young leaves to study in Paris, at a technical school Dyuvin de Lano.
A year later he returned and entered the Kiev Polytechnic Institute. However, since it captures the idea to build an aircraft that he forgets about his studies. Engineering degree he received in 1914 «Honoris Causa» in St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute for the creation of multi-engine airship.
The first working model of bis-2 IMS rose into the air on June 3, 1910. In 1911 was built five Sikorsky aircraft - the C-5, which surpassed the previous size, power and reliability of the power plant. This biplane Sikorski passed the exam for the title of the pilot, set a record four All-Russia, made demonstration flights and passengers even ride. At the beginning of September 1911 there were military maneuvers. Talented young designer to participate and demonstrated the superiority of his plane over the cars of foreign brands. Newspapers and magazines talking about aviamasterskih and flight school student in Kiev, it was called "Russian Farman".
In the same 1911 Sikorsky has developed its sixth aircraft (C-6) with a more powerful engine and a triple cabin. In it he set a world speed record in flight with two passengers. Working to improve the aerodynamic characteristics of this model, the designer built a small aerodynamic laboratory. Upgraded C-6A earned a gold medal Moscow aeronautic exhibition in April 1912 and shortly before the Russian Technical Society Sikorsky awarded the Medal of Honor for "useful work on aeronautics and airplane independent development of its system, which gave excellent results».
Our BG invited by 2 positions - chief engineer establishes naval aviation and for the position of Designer newly formed aeronautic branch of JSC "Russian-Baltic carload factory" (Rbvz). It took two and moved to the next group of employees from Kiev in the capital of the empire.
Then fate namesake and countryman will present the facts as to Kiev, he never returned.





In March of 1913 it was built the world's first four-engine air giant "Russian Vityaz". Further development of the construction of the "Russian Knights" - four-engine "Ilya Muromets". He took off in December of the same in 1913 Rearranged on floats, he remained until 1917 the largest seaplane in the world. On Rbvz the world's first serial production of aircraft giants. In addition to the heavy bombers, Sikorsky created in 1914-1917 years. light fighters, maritime reconnaissance, light reconnaissance fighter, twin-engine fighter-bomber and attack aircraft, ie almost complete fleet of all types used in World War II. In addition, under the leadership of Igor Ivanovich developed and commercially built aircraft engines, equipment and weapons, to build new factories to produce them. Formed a powerful diversified domestic aviation industry. Total in Russia in 1909-1917 years. Sikorski was created two and a half dozen basic models of planes, two helicopters, three snowmobiles and one aircraft engine. Next -Theme our research
R-4 - The first production helicopter. Built by Vought-Sikorsky in 1942, the series consisted of 100 machines. He became the first helicopter, put into service and the army participated in combat operations of World War II.
R-4B was equipped with R-550-3 engines power 149 kW (200 hp).
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Crew: 1
Passengers: 1
rotor diameter: 11.6m
Length: 14.7m
Height: 3.8m
takeoff weight: 1152kg
Empty Weight: 952kg
Top speed: 132km / h
cruising speed: 105km / h
Dynamic ceiling: 2340m
range: 370km



H-5 - Multipurpose helicopter modernization of R-4, improved load capacity, increased reliability, speed, and the maximum height. H-5 - modification army designation S-51 helicopter.



S-51 - American Quadruple, civil helicopters. Built by «Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corporation». S-51 first flew on Feb. 16, 1946. This was the first time the helicopter is equipped with an autopilot, which is much easier to manage. There were built 379 S-51 helicopters.
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Crew: 1
Passengers: 3
Powerplant: 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-5 Wasp Junior, 336 kW
Main rotor diameter: 14, 94 m
Takeoff Weight: 2263 kg empty weight: 1720 kg
Fuselage length: 12, 45 m
Height: 3, 95 m



The S-52 (HO5S) - Multi-purpose helicopter.
The helicopter was created by "Sikorsky Aircraft". Designed as a multi-purpose civilian helicopter. The first flight was made in 1947. There were built 97 of S-52 helicopters of all modifications.
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Modification HO5S-1
The diameter of the main rotor, 10 m, 06
The diameter of the tail rotor, m 2, 69
Length, m 8, 78
Height, m ​​4, 69
Weight, kg
empty 800
maximum takeoff 1225
Engine Type 1 PD Franklin O-425-1
Power kW 1 x 183
The maximum speed, km / h 130
Cruising speed, km / h 117
Service ceiling, m
Crew. 1-2
Payload: 2-3 passenger



Sikorsky S-55 / H-19 Chickasaw - multi-purpose helicopter.
The helicopter was created by «Sikorsky». First flew in 1949. Helicopters S-55 were acquired by the US Navy, the contract was signed on 28 April 1950. It was built more than a thousand helicopters S-55 helicopters of various modifications. Military options later renamed UH-19C and UH-19D in 1962
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Modification of the S-55T
Diameter of the main rotor, m 16.16
The diameter of the tail rotor, m 2.68
Length, m 12.87
Height, m ​​4.06
Weight, kg
empty 2132
maximum takeoff 3265
Engine type 1 ADTA Garrett AiResearch TSE331-3U-303
Power kW 1 x 625
The maximum speed, km / h 183
Cruising speed, km / h 157
Practical range, 595 km
Rate of climb, m / min 366
Service ceiling, m 3900
Static ceiling, m 2040
Crew 2-3
Payload: 8-12 passengers



Sikorsky H-37 Mojave
Sikorsky H-37 "Mojave" (eng. Sikorsky H-37 Mojave; corporate symbol - S-56) - a multi-purpose helicopter.
The helicopter company Sikorsky created. The first flight was made in 1953. Helicopters were purchased by the US Army. For seven years was built 156 all models S-56, including experienced
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Modification of the CH-37A
Diameter of the main rotor, m 21.95
The diameter of the tail rotor, m 4.57
Length, m 19.58
Height, m ​​6.71
Weight, kg
empty 9449
normal takeoff 14062
The internal fuel tanks, l 1514 + optional 2271
Engine Type 2 PD Pratt & Whitney R-2800-54
Power 2 x 1566 kW
The maximum speed, km / h 209
Cruising speed, km / h 185
Range, 233 km
Lifting speed, m / min 277
Service ceiling, m 2650
Static ceiling, m 335
Crew 3
Payload: 36 paratroopers or 24 stretchers or 4,536 kg of cargo in the cab or on the suspension.



S-58 was developed based on model UH-19 "Chikasou." It was built by order of the US Navy; a contract for the creation was signed June 30, 1952, and the first flight took place on March 8, 1954. Since August 1955 began the arrival of new machines in the division. Initially, a helicopter designated as HSS-1 "Sibet" (anti-submarine version) and HUS-1 "Seahorse" (transport option). Later, he enlisted in the US Air Force and the Army, which, like other military helicopters, was named in honor of one of the Indian tribes - "Choktou." In 1962 there was a standardized notation aircraft in the US Armed Forces, and from that point anti-modification designated SH-34 and transportation - CH-34 and Navy UH-34 Army.
H-34 is best known as a military transport helicopter. He took on board 12-16 soldiers or 8 stretchers with the wounded. There are also options for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue and to transport VIPs. The VIP-modified helicopter used marine units responsible for transporting the President of the United States, and two copies were bought by the Soviet Union on the personal orders of Nikita Khrushchev. [1] After decommissioning, many H-34 used by private firms, airlines and fire protection.
Serial production was completed in 1970; all built about 1800 helicopters of all modifications. The longest lasted 34 H-armed Navy - past the car removed from combat units in 1974



Sikorsky H-34 (Eng. Sikorsky H-34, the designation of the developer - Sikorsky S-58) - US transport helicopter, is widely used in the Armed Forces of the United States in the 1950-1960's godah.Soderzhanie [remove]
Sikorsky S-58 was developed based on model UH-19 "Chikasou." It was built by order of the US Navy; a contract for the creation was signed June 30, 1952, and the first flight took place on March 8, 1954. Since August 1955 began the arrival of new machines in the division. Initially, a helicopter designated as HSS-1 "Sibet" (anti-submarine version) and HUS-1 "Seahorse" (transport option). Later, he enlisted in the US Air Force and the Army, which, like other military helicopters, was named in honor of one of the Indian tribes - "Choktou." In 1962 there was a standardized notation aircraft in the US Armed Forces, and from that point anti-modification designated SH-34 and transportation - CH-34 and Navy UH-34 Army.
H-34 is best known as a military transport helicopter. He took on board 12-16 soldiers or 8 stretchers with the wounded. There are also options for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue and to transport VIPs. The VIP-modified helicopter used marine units responsible for transporting the President of the United States, and two copies were bought by the Soviet Union on the personal orders of Nikita Khrushchev. After decommissioning, many H-34 used by private firms, airlines and fire protection.
Serial production was completed in 1970; all built about 1800 helicopters of all modifications. The longest lasted 34 H-armed Navy - past the car removed from combat units in 1974



Sikorsky S-61 Sea King
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Sikorsky S-61 / SH-3 «Sea King» - transport helicopter. Built by «Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corporation». The helicopter is designed in accordance with the contract concluded its December 24, 1957 with the US Navy. The first flight of a prototype helicopter took place March 11, 1959 Serial production began in 1961. The cargo compartment has a size 7, 6x1, 98h1, 32 m, its floor area of ​​15, 1 m. It was built 796 S-61 helicopters of all modifications; In addition, the license built more than 600 helicopters.
Unreleased modification of the helicopter can be divided into three groups: anti-submarine helicopters, amphibious based on SH-3, overland transport and assault and search and rescue helicopters on the basis of the CH-3 and a series of civil modifications based on S-61N and S-61L.
SH-3A - antisubmarine helicopter for the US Navy and Japan built 255 helicopters.
CH-124 - a modification of the helicopter SH-3A for the Canadian Forces (CHSS-2); 41 helicopter is built.
SH-3C - antisubmarine and multipurpose helicopter for the US Navy; is a modification of the helicopter SH-3A; modified more than 20 helicopters.
SH-3D - the development of SH-3A with advanced equipment for the US Navy, Spain, Brazil, Argentina; first helicopters delivered in June 1966; produced under license in the UK for the fleets of England and Germany, in Italy - for the fleet of Iran and Italy.
SH-3G - utility helicopter for the US Navy anti-submarine weapon with removed.
SH-3H - improved anti-helicopter for the US Navy.
RH-3A - minesweeping helicopter for the US Navy; is a modification of the helicopter SH-3A; modified 9 helicopters.
VH-3A and VH-3D - and passenger transport helicopters to serve the US President; delivered 21 helicopters Marine Corps.
CH-3C - transport and multipurpose helicopter - for the US Air Force, Denmark and Malaysia; first flew on June 17, 1963 g; rear cargo door is equipped with a ramp; It can carry 26 soldiers and two car-terrain vehicle; 41 helicopter is built.
CH-3E - transport helicopter for the US Air Force can carry 26 soldiers or loads of 2, 6m; built 42 helicopter.
HH-3E - search and rescue helicopter for the US Air Force; outfitted for refueling in flight and additional fuel tanks; built 52 helicopter.
HH-3F «Pelican» - a search and rescue helicopter for parts of the Coast Guard; equipped with search radar; build 40 helicopters; also produced under license in Italy by Agusta, built in the years 1976-1993 30 helicopters for the Italian Air Force.
S-61L - passenger helicopter with a longer fuselage and a wheeled chassis, designed to carry 28 passengers; He took to the air 6 December 1960; built 30 helicopters.
S-61N - passenger helicopter amphibious float gear; It is designed to carry 26 passengers; He flew on August 7, 1962 g; built 106 helicopters.
S-61F - pilot helicopter with wings and two turbojet engines for research of characteristics in flight at high speed.
Westland «Sea King» - modification of helicopters manufactured in England. See separate section.
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Technical data Sikorsky SH-3D
Powerplant 2 x GTE General Electric T58-10 shaft power 1044 kW
rotor diameter: 18, 9 m
fuselage length: 16, 69 m
Height: 5, 13 m
Takeoff Weight: 9752 kg
Empty Weight: 5382 kg
top speed: 267 km / h
range with maximum fuel capacity: 1,005 km
Armament: 2 torpedoes Mk.46



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Sikorsky S-62 / HH-52 - a multipurpose helicopter. It made its first flight May 14, 1958. Built by «Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corporation». S-62 was the first helicopter company Sikorsky with a gas turbine engine. The engine is mounted on top of fuselage ducted. Serial production started in June 1960. Built 170 helicopters of various modifications. HH-52A - helicopter parts for the Coast Guard, which was delivered 99 helicopters, in addition, under license in Japan by Mitsubishi produced 25 helicopters for the military defense of Japan and Tailanda.Soderzhanie [ubrat
Modifications
S-62A - a multi-purpose helicopter for civilian use.
S-62B - the development of S-62A helicopter.
S-62C - the civilian version of the helicopter HH-52A
HH-52A - search and rescue helicopters for the Coast Guard units
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Crew: 2
Passengers: 10
powerplant 1 x GTD General Electric CT-58-100-1 power 990kVt
cruising speed: 163km / h
Dynamic ceiling: 3570m
flight range: 743km
rotor diameter: 16.15m
fuselage length: 13.58m
Height: 4.33m
Width: 4.8 m,



S-64 Air Crane
General characteristics
Crew: 2 (pilot, co-pilot), plus room for one rear-facing observer
Capacity: up to 5 total persons
Payload: 20, 000 lb (9 072 kg)
Length: 70 ft 3 in (21.41 m (fuselage))
Rotor diameter: 72 ft 0 in (21.95 m)
Height: 18 ft 7 in (5.67 m)
Disc area: 4,070 ft² (378.1 m²)
Empty weight: 19, 234 lb (8 724 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 42 000 lb (19 050 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney JFTD12-4A (T73-P-1) turboshaft engines, 4, 500 shp (3, 555 kW) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 109 knots (126 mph, 203 km / h)
Cruise speed: 91 knots (105 mph, 169 km / h)
Range: 200 nm (230 mi, 370 km) max fuel and reserves
Service ceiling 9, 000 ft (2 743 m)
Rate of climb: 1, 330 ft / min (6.75 m / s)



Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion
Type military transport
Manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft
The first flight October 14, 1964
Status operated
Basic operators KPM US
US Navy
Bundeswehr
Israeli Air Force
Units produced 552
Options MH-53 Pave Low
CH-53 Sea Stallion - Heavy transport helicopter. Built by «Sikorsky Aero Engineering Corporation». First flew on October 14, 1964 The first production version, deliveries began in September 1965. There were built 522 helicopters of all versions (412 and 110 in the US under license in Germany)
YCH-53A was built two prototypes of the CH-53A.
CH-53A first production version, deliveries began in September 1965 .;
RH-53A 15 copies designed specifically for mine action;
TH-53A helicopters used by the Air Force since 1989. for crew training machines MH-53.
Eight HH-53B helicopter, similar to the CH-53A, set in the aerospace rescue service and safe return of the US Air Force.
22 CH-53C helicopter; equipped with external fuel tanks.
HH-53C helicopter improved version of the HH-53B, 44 of which were built for the aerospace rescue and safe return of the US Air Force.
S-65C-2 (S-65O) export version of the CH-53C helicopter.
S-65-C3 ekportny second and final version of the helicopter H-53, comes to Israel since 1969 .; embodying HH-53C. 33 helicopters have been supplemented in 1981. two S-65 from Austria; surviving machines are now being upgraded by Israel Aircraft Industries - IAI,
CH-53D helicopter improved version of the CH-53A flew on January 27, 1969 .; built 124 machines.
RH-53D first flew on October 27, 1972 .;      


















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