The s 434 is targeted as a trainer and utility helicopter. The sikorsky r4, or vs316a, was a definitive development of igor sikorskys successful prewar vs300, and in 1944 became the first helicopter in the world to be placed in series production. Note its fourwheel landing gear arrangement, streamlined structure and improved frontal visibility. Home helicopter manuals sikorsky these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. It shares its cockpit layout with the s333, which gives. The sikorsky cad block dwg the sikorsky cad block ch53 super stallion, ch53e super stallion is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the united states military. During this period the company moved from long island to east hartford, connecticut and later to stratford, connecticut, where it remained through the duration of world war ii. Status out of order primary user united states army air force.
In early 1949, sikorsky aircraft was at a crossroad with its single main rotor helicopters. Historical value reference helicopter sikorsky sikorsky. Schweizer sikorsky 330 333 s333 s434 specifications. But that unconventional rotor placement will help drive the s97s. Cspd2, dated february 1, 1993, and revised october 15, 2014. In addition to the s434 helicopters, sikorsky global helicopters is providing a complete logistical support package including spare parts, special tools. It flown during world war ii and beginning of korea war. Sikorsky h5 of 3rd ars lands to recover wounded 1951. The ch53k helicopter will conduct an unrefueled mission of 110 nm radius with a 27,000 pound 12,247 kg external payload. Universal avionics systems corporation flight decks. The s 434 evolved from the s333, and has many features developed for the mq8 fire scout. Position agreements for the s 434 helicopter will now be offered, estill said. Received at narf alameda from mcas yuma as a uh34d on 3 sep 1970 with a total time of 3820 hours.
To air america, code tt on 18 nov 1970 email dated 19 january 2011 kindly sent to the author by sid nanson. Universal avionics specializes in flight deck upgrades, providing flexible options for over 50 aircraft types ranging from the pilatus pc12 to the boeing 747. Mar 17, 2015 sikorsky stopped taking orders for its singleengine product line nee schweizer and is considering selling it, among other options. As its manufacturers designation indicated, it was essentially a refined and developed version of the r4, and the same rotor and transmission system was used in both types. Ordered in 1943, the sikorsky xr6 prototype 4347955 made its maiden flight on 15 october 1943.
The schweizer s434 is the first new schweizer helicopter since sikorsky bought schweizer aircraft in 2004. Utc considers disposing of sikorsky aviation international news. The sikorsky s 434 is a light, turbinepowered helicopter. Sikorsky s97 helicopter shoots for speed with unusual. These are the same elements of success sikorsky aircraft corporation has embraced in developing the s76d executive helicopter. Historical value reference helicopter sikorsky sikorsky s76 s76b. These manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. Sikorsky s70 uh60 black hawk, sh60 seahawk hh60j jayhawk mh60t jayhawk. Sikorsky continues to integrate the schweizer product line into the sikorsky product portfolio, offering customers comprehensive solutions that bring a new level of excellence to performance, estill said. Guide to the vought aircraft company collection, 191720. The sikorsky s 434 is a further development with a fourblade main rotor.
Sikorsky aircraft corporation parts like 21482, 269a3234, 269a32356, 269a74099, 28069741 are in stock. Like the vs300, it had a framework of heavygauge steel tube, and all but the extreme rear end of the fuselage was fabriccovered, as were the 10. In a written answer to ains questions, the company said it. This applies to both open source and commercial editions of chocolatey. Annex c a detailed chronological history of sikorsky 55877 from its acquisition in hartford connecticut in 1955 until its transfer to the canada aviation museum in 1970. As of 2007, only the schweizer 333 remains in production. Sikorsky global helicopters delivers first two s434tm helicopters 23092009.
The prototype s 434 first flew on 18 december 2008 at horseheads, new york. Jan 01, 2009 the schweizer s 434 is the first new schweizer helicopter since sikorsky bought schweizer aircraft in 2004. Apr 08, 2017 the s 434 helicopters were manufactured at sikorsky global helicopters light helicopter division in horseheads, n. Archived report sikorsky s333 forecast international. The year 1949 was to become a banner year for sikorsky helicopters. Sikorsky 269d helicopter alert service bulletin db052, basic issue, dated january 16, 2014. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10, windows 10 mobile, windows 10 team surface hub, hololens. All results related to sikorsky s64 skycrane found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. The sikorsky s64 skycrane is an american twinengine heavylift helicopter. Sikorsky global helicopters delivers first two s 434 tm helicopters 23092009. Bua 148089 went into storage at amarcdavis monthan afb, tucson as a uh34d on 8 july 1970 with a total time of 3896 hours. The s61n is a development of the military s61 sea king helicopter with stretched fuselage.
The s 434 is an improved development of the schweizer s333. The sikorsky r4 became the first widelyproduced helicopter in aviation history, seeing 1 units in all. For the advanced send feature, this works as follows. National aviation museumphoto essay collection igor sikorsky the second aircraft, called russkiy vityaz, or russian knight, was designed soon after by sikorsky, lavrov and mackenziekennedy. The sikorsky s61n is an amphibious twinengined medium transport helicopter for up to 39 passengers produced by the american manufacturer sikorsky aircraft. The schweizer s 434 is the first new schweizer helicopter since sikorsky bought schweizer aircraft in 2004. As you will note from the pictures below, it is a prime example of what our restoration crew faces when they undertake a new project. To uninstall pdf creator, run the following command from the command line or from powershell. The sikorsky s61n helicopter mk 1 is a single main rotor helicopter with a. The r4 was the worlds first largescale massproduced helicopter and the first helicopter used by the united states army air forces, the united states navy, the united states coast guard and the united kingdoms royal air force and royal navy. Inventor sikorsky crossword clue answer crossword heaven.
S57 xv2 not a real helicopter as we know them today, was a proposed joint us armyusaf development program for a radial engine powered convertiplane. The sikorsky r6 was developed parallel with the improved r5 but was basically a refinement of the r4 design. This ad requires revising the rotorcraft flight manual rfm to prohibit barometric altitude hold alt mode beyond a certain rate of climb or descent. Sikorsky s97 helicopter shoots for speed with unusual design. The aircraft meets the stringent performance parameters on a highhot navy day a pressure altitude of 3000 feet and 91. The sikorsky s48vs327r5 model was a followon to the successful r4 helicopter. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. Sikorsky aircraft unveils enhancements for s92 helicopter and updates progress of s76d helicopter program. The schweizer 330 and s333 are turbinepowered developments of the schweizer 300 light pistonpowered helicopter. Sikorsky schweizer s434 price, specs, photo gallery interior. Sikorsky aircraft corporation aviation parts catalog.
The sikorsky s434 is a light, turbinepowered helicopter. News editor ain monthly, ainonline chad trautvetter. Light single turboshaft helicopter, with fourbladed main rotor. A 225hp lycoming o4357 engine provided the power, and the fuselage was transformed into a highly streamlined, metal. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive ad for sikorsky aircraft corporation model s76d helicopters. Position agreements for the s434 helicopter will now be offered, estill said. An appendix to this annex lists all rcn pilots who flew sikorsky 55877. Then from 1939 until 1943, the company was merged with sikorsky aircraft to form the voughtsikorsky division of united aircraft. It is the civil version of the united states armys ch54 tarhe. As the document owner, you create an esign package with pdf architect, in which you define the workflow steps, documents and persons involved in the process. Customize the perfect fit for your aircraft operation, from an sbascapable fms upgrade to one, two, three or a full suite of advanced flight displays configured in primary flight display pfd, navigation display nd and multi. The model has a fully textured design that allows for closeup renders, and was originally modeled in 3ds max 2012 and rendered with vray. Sikorsky r4 project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Visit us at sikorsky archives news july 20 6 d uring the 1966 to 1967 time period a sikorsky commercial operations team demonstrated the capabilities of the s64 skycrane in north and south america.
The system featured rotors that folded up for takeoff and landing and folded away and stored in the fuselage for level flight. Improvements are a larger fuel capacity, sophisticated rotorhead with 4 rotors and a more powerful turbine engine. In february 2009, the 333 was rebranded as the sikorsky s333. The s434 is targeted as a trainer and utility helicopter. Contractors are invited to submit updated information to editor, international.
Sikorsky uh34d choctaw during the summer of 2016, estrella warbirds museum acquired this sikorsky helicopter to join its growing fleet. Early helicopters the predecessor of the s55 sikorsky ho4s3 helicopter pictured below was the s51 which. Precise shipboard compatibility the ch53k has full shipboard com. The sikorsky r4 is a twoseat helicopter designed by igor sikorsky with a single, threebladed main rotor and powered by a radial engine. An r6a assigned to sar operations, with rescue painted on the top of the tailboom and highvisibility markings. The s434 helicopters were manufactured at sikorsky global helicopters light helicopter division in horseheads, n. Technical data summary, model 333 pdf, archived from the original pdf.
Then from 1939 until 1943, the company was merged with sikorsky aircraft to form the vought sikorsky division of united aircraft. In addition to the s 434 helicopters, sikorsky global helicopters is providing a complete logistical support package including spare parts, special tools, and training for pilots and mechanics. Sikorsky r4 helicopter development history, photos. Sikorsky and schweizer aircraft launch s434tm commercial. Its not every day you see a helicopter that looks like this. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation.
The sikorsky r4 is the first military helicopter built in usa. History the s61n was built specifically for overwater operations, particularly oil rig support. Sikorsky considers selling singleengine line business. Sikorsky r4 simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sikorsky has canceled production of the s434 and is no longer taking orders for.
Sikorsky aircraft s61n specifications technical data. As premier designers and manufactures of the worlds most advanced helicopters, sikorsky has controlled drawings that can be easily identified with the letters ss. Sikorsky aircraft unveils enhancements for s92 helicopter and updates progress of s76d helicopter program see the full news archive for the sikorsky s 434. Sikorsky s61n turbine helicopter dimensions length. Controlled sikorsky specs such as ss7326, ss7614, ss7615 all are manufactured to sikorsky guidelines and not only go through the manufactures quality check points, but upon reaching our wiremasters warehouse are inspected by our specialized quality team to ensure the construction and testing process was completed to the sikorsky guidelines. Some were used by us navy, us coast guard and fleet air arm. The sikorsky s434 is a further development with a fourblade main rotor. Sikorsky r6 helicopter development history, photos. Army air forces usaaf requirement for a larger more capable observation helicopter as well as a british requirement. This sikorsky s64 skycrane helicopter 2 is a high quality model that will enhance detail and realism to your rendering projects.
Over time, the aircraft was updated to mk ii standard with improvements including a more. Daryl was always willing to offer his assistance and had an excellent rapport with the many constituents. The s64 aircrane is the current production version, manufactured by the erickson aircrane company. Get an instant quote on sikorsky aircraft corporation parts. Much like other oem manufacturers such as bombardier, boeing, and bell, sikorsky wire, cable, and components must be assembled to their strict guidelines and undergo extensive testing. Marine hr2s1 and army h37 were troop transport helicopters. Appendix b of sikorsky s330 model 269d helicopter basic handbook of maintenance instructions, no. Air america s58t xwphb at udorn in 1973 with kind permission from ward s. His excellent retention of sikorsky standards, specifications, milstandards and other specialized documentation made him an intergral resource within the blade shop.
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