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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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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 Mitsubishi SH-60K helicopters - based on the Sikorsky Seahawk - mainly operate from naval destroyers.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

The twin-engine, multi-mission helicopters developed by Sikorsky and known as Seahawks were modified and produced in Japan by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

It was the second fatal crash for Marines in Southern California involving a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, a heavy lift helicopter, in the last six years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Sikorsky rightly points out that this position of the arms is typical of the sentiment of shame.

From The Sexual Life of the Child by Paul, Eden

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