All-metal night bomber features; structurally similar to Ville de Paris; powered with two 525 hp. Hornet engines; open-section duralumin used; lower wing somewhat shorter than upper; speed of 128 m.p.h. with landing speed of 57 m.p.h. carrying full load of 14,650 lb.; adjustable fin eliminated and rudders enlarged; crew of five; machine guns; 2 instrument boards; combination oleo and rubber shock absorber; disposition of loads makes it adaptable to commercial transportation. (see also Aero Digest, vol. 12, no. 1, Jan. 1928, pp. 50-52, 3 figs)


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    Title :

    Sikorsky. The sikorsky "guardian."


    Additional title:

    Aviation


    Published in:

    Aviation ; 24 , n 3


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    5 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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