The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky - Softcover

Cochrane, Dorothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0295969164 ISBN 13: 9780295969169

Publisher: Univ of Washington Pr, 1989

Synopsis

Sikorsky's career as an active designer spanned half a century and included contributions to both Russian and American aviation. The year 1989 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Igor Sikorsky and the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the VS-300. For this occasion the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian prepared a special exhibition. As part of this celebration NASM produced this publication to address the major themes of his life through historical narrative, photographs and documentary materials.

About this title

From Library Journal:

For 50 years, Sikorsky was one of the world's leaders in aviation design and technology. In Russia, he designed biplanes and monoplanes as well as the world's first four-engine airplane, which he flew in 1913. After fleeing the Bolsheviks, he started a company in the United States which successfully manufactured flying boats during the 1930s. In 1939, he engineered and flew the VS-300 helicopter. Sikorsky led the development of vertical flight and actively promoted its commercial and military utilization. He retired after producing the Sikorsky Sky Crane in 1962. This book is well-balanced between biographical information and discussion of aircraft performance and development. The historical photographs and design drawings are excellent. For historians and aviation buffs alike.
- William A. McIntyre, L.R.C., New Hampshire Technical Coll., Nashua
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Univ of Washington Pr
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0295969164
• ISBN 13: 9780295969169
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200