Publication B2p1167e20, 1913, Successful Russian plane weighs 3 tons

From Inventing aviation
Jump to navigation Jump to search

This article discusses a massive Sikorsky biplane with four engines which has reportedly performed well, and shows a photo. It says the plane is now property of the Russian military, which is trying to keep it somewhat secret.

The inventor's name is written Sykorsky. He is described as young and tireless and successful.

The article is about 2/3 of a page long and is easy to read.

Sources

  • Brockett (1921), page 1167, entry 20: Russia. Successful Russian plane weighs 3 tons. Aero and Hydro, Vol. 6, No. 26 (Sept. 27, 1913), Chicago, p. 483, ill. (B2p1167e20)
  • The article on Hathitrust


Original title Successful Russian plane weighs 3 tons
Simple title Successful Russian plane weighs 3 tons
Authors
Date 1913
Countries RU
Languages en
Keywords Igor Sikorsky, biplane
Journal Aero and Hydro
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 1
Word count
Wikidata id