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Definition of Sikorsky
1. Noun. United States industrialist (born in Russia) who designed the first four-engine airplane and the first mass-produced helicopter (1889-1972).
Definition of Sikorsky
1. a helicopter [n SIKORSKIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sikorsky
Literary usage of Sikorsky
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Textbook of Applied Aeronautic Engineering by Henry Woodhouse (1920)
"The 4-Motored Sikorsky Biplane The originality and energy of the Russian aviator and
... Mr. LL Sikorsky, made him one of the pioneers in the design and ..."
2. Marines & Helicopters, 1962-1973 by William R. Fails (1995)
"A brief look at some of the problems encountered by Sikorsky in building the
CH—53 gives some indication of the difficulties encountered in developing a new ..."
3. Journal by Helicopter Association of Great Britain (1894)
"FIFTH LECTURE 1947 Sikorsky Helicopter Development By IGOR Sikorsky A lecture
... IVOR Sikorsky, the eminent engineer responsible for the design and ..."