Engineering:Sikorsky RS
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| RS | |
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| Sikorsky S-38 | |
| Role | Flying boat |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft |
| Designer | Igor Sikorsky |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
The Sikorsky RS was a designation used by the United States Navy for a number of different Sikorsky twin-engined amphibious flying boats.[1]
Variants
- RS-1
- Designation for three Sikorsky S-41 flying boats for evaluation.[1]
- XRS-2
- Designation for two Sikorsky PS-2 flying boats converted as transports.[1]
- RS-3
- Four Sikorsky PS-3 flying boats converted as transports.[1]
- RS-4
- Designation for two impressed Sikorsky S-40A flying boats.[2]
- RS-5
- Designation for two impressed Sikorsky S-41 flying boats.[1]
See also
Related lists
- List of United States Navy aircraft designations (pre-1962)
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.
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