Sikorsky

[ si-kawr-skee ]

/ sɪˈkɔr ski /

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noun

I·gor

[ee-gawr], /ˈi gɔr/, 1889–1972, U.S. aeronautical engineer, born in Russia.

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Si Kiang, Siking, Sikkim, Sikkimese, Sikorski, Sikorsky, sikra, silage, silane, Silas, Silas Marner

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How to use Sikorsky in a sentence

There are faster helicopters, of course, including the Sikorsky S-97 Raider that might eventually become the military’s fastest.
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Aircraft maker Erickson and helicopter giant Sikorsky are working together to retrofit the cargo helicopter into a flying robot, one that could both fight forest fires and resupply military missions, all without risking the life of an onboard pilot.
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The new, initial contract awarded to the American defense contractor Sikorsky, is valued at $1.24 billion.
Obama’s New Helicopter Fleet Could Cost $20 Billion|Kyle Mizokami|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Time will tell if Sikorsky can hold down costs and deliver the helicopter on time.
Obama’s New Helicopter Fleet Could Cost $20 Billion|Kyle Mizokami|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“They are fully integrated into our production and delivery process,” said Paul Jackson, a spokesman at Sikorsky.
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Sikorsky rightly points out that this position of the arms is typical of the sentiment of shame.
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Sikorsky

/ (sɪˈkɔːskɪ) /

noun

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)

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