Sikorsky S-3
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| S-3 | |
|---|---|
Sikorsky S-3 near Kiev Russia Empire December 1910 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Experimental |
| National origin | Russian Empire |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | December 1910 |
| Developed from | Sikorsky S-2 |
| Developed into | Sikorsky S-4 |
The Sikorsky S-3 was an early Russian single seat biplane design by Igor Sikorsky. Work on the machine started in July 1910 and was completed in late November.
The S-3 was a larger improved version of the S-2 with a more powerful 40 hp (30 kW) Anzani three-cylinder engine. The main wings were manufactured in a more uniform manner with the ribs held to a closer tolerance and the fabric covering was of better quality. Other refinements included larger ailerons and faster-responding flight control surfaces.[1]