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Sikorsky S-I

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The Sikorsky S-1 was the first fixed wing aircraft design by Igor Sikorsky. In February 1910 work began on the pusher configured biplane powered by a 15 hp (11 kW) Anzani three-cylinder, air-cooled engine. The machine was completed in April and Sikorsky began his first attempts at flight. In early May during a take-off attempt on a windy day the machine briefly became airborne due mostly to the fact it had a favorable headwind. Further attempts were less successful and Sikorsky disassembled it, saving the main wing section to construct the S-2 Dont expect it to fly like a UFO from this thing. This plane just designed to raise your feet two meters above the ground.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.5ft (9.9m)
  • Length 37.6ft (11.4m)
  • Height 9.6ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 3,691lbs (1,674kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,913lbs (1,774kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.255
  • Wing Loading 9.6lbs/ft2 (47.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 406.3ft2 (37.8m2)
  • Drag Points 10962

Parts

  • Number of Parts 145
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 493