Sikorsky S-34

Last updated
S-34
RoleAmphibian sesquiplane
National originUnited States
Manufacturer Sikorsky Manufacturing Corporation
First flight1926 or 1927
Number built1
Developed into Sikorsky S-36

The Sikorsky S-34 was a 1920s American six-seat sesquiplane, designed and built by the Sikorsky Manufacturing Corporation. Only one was built, but the design led to the successful Sikorsky S-38. [1]

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Design and development

The S-34 was a sesquiplane amphibian with a boat hull, being 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, one engine failed and the S-34 crashed and sank. Igor Sikorksy and the others on board 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

Performance

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References

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  2. 1 2 Upper wing