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Sikorsky

American  
[si-kawr-skee] / sɪˈkɔr ski /

noun

  1. Igor 1889–1972, U.S. aeronautical engineer, born in Russia.


Sikorsky British  
/ sɪˈkɔːskɪ /

noun

  1. Igor. 1889–1972, US aeronautical engineer, born in Russia. He designed and flew the first four-engined aircraft (1913) and designed the first successful helicopter (1939)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The landing site aims to solve problems associated with the new fleet of presidential helicopters built by Sikorsky, Trump said.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

The effort also includes exploring the development of an autonomous Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk helicopter, an aircraft used to drop gallons of water onto flames.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 26, 2026

Lockheed Martin produces complex systems such as the F-35 fighter jet used in the deposition of Nicolás Maduro, the Thaad missile defense system, Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters and the Orion deep space craft.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

The Pentagon said the helicopter involved was a Sikorsky H-60 that took off from Fort Belvoir in Virginia.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2025

By comparison with the Handley-Page, the Caproni, the D.H.-4, the Gotha 90-120, the Sikorsky, it spread itself as an eagle spreads beside a pigeon.

From The Flying Legion by England, George Allan

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