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Igor Sikorsky was an important part of aviation history, from the flight of Wright brothers to the exploration of space. Who was Sikorsky, and what were some of the advances he made in the field of aviation? What physics principles are required to make a vertical take-off and landing craft—a helicopter—work? Scientific Interest.
Our founder, Igor Sikorsky, came to America inspired with dreams about designing and building aircraft for a nascent industry. 100 years ago, he created the innovation business we now know as Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
The Life of Igor Sikorsky. It has been said that Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky achieved distinction in three separate careers, all in the field of aviation. He created the world’s first multi-engine airplane in Russia in 1913; he launched a second career in the United States and became famous for his Flying Clippers; lastly, he conceived and ...
Igor Sikorsky, (born May 25, 1889, Kiev, Russian Empire—died Oct. 26, 1972, Easton, Conn., U.S.), Russian-U.S. pioneer in aircraft design. After studying engineering in Kiev, he set up his own shop to develop the helicopter.
Jun 8, 2018 · (1889 – 1972), scientist, engineer, pilot, and entrepreneur. Igor Sikorsky designed the world's first four-engined airplane in 1913 (precursor to the most successful bomber of World War I) and the world's first true production helicopter.
Igor I. Sikorsky was born in Kiev, Imperial Russia (now Ukraine). His father, a psychology professor, and his mother, a medical school graduate, encouraged Sikorsky to explore science at a young age.
A biography of Igor Sikorsky covering Igor Sikorsky’s long career in aircraft development, divided into three parts: his early career in Imperial Russia pioneering flight and multi-engine flying ships; his career developing aircraft and flying boats during the golden age of aviation in the United States; and finally his achievements developing t...
