Sikorsky S-34
Sikorsky S-34 | |
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Role | Amphibian sesquiplane |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Sikorsky Manufacturing Corporation |
First flight | 1926 or 1927 |
Number built | 1 |
Developed into | Sikorsky S-36 |
The Sikorsky S-34 was a 1920s American six-seat sesqiuplane was designed and built by the Sikorsky Manufacturing Corporation, only one was built but the design led to the successful Sikorsky S-38.[1]
Design and development
The S-34 was a sesquiplane amphibian with a boat hull and was powered by two tractor 200 hp (149 kW) Wright Whirlwind J-4 engines.[1] It had a boom-mounted twin-rudder tail unit and room inside the hull for five-passengers.[1] During a test flight in November 1927 an engine failed and the S-34 crashed and sank, Igor Sikorksy and the others onboard escaped without injury but the S-34 was destroyed.[1] It was the first Sikorsky aircraft with a boat hull and would lead to a family of similar flying boats and amphibians.[1]
Specifications
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 5
Performance
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