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Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky (Russian: Игорь Иванович Сикорский, romanized: Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky, Ukrainian: Ігор Іванович Сікорський, romanized: Ihor Ivanovych Sikorskyi; 25 May 1889 – 26 October 1972) was a Russian–American aviation pioneer in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
May 21, 2024 · Igor Sikorsky (born May 25, 1889, Kiev, Russian Empire [now in Ukraine]—died October 26, 1972, Easton, Connecticut, U.S.) was a pioneer in aircraft design who is best known for his successful development of the helicopter.
The Russian-American aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky (1889–1972) is considered to be the "father" of helicopters, not because he was the first to invent it, but because he invented the first successful helicopter upon which further designs were based.
Igor I. Sikorsky, the legendary aviation pioneer, will long be remembered as the man who gave the world its first practical helicopter. Igor Sikorsky with model of S-64 crane helicopter
Learn about the life and achievements of Igor Sikorsky, the Russian-born engineer who created the first successful helicopter in 1939. Explore his contributions to aviation history, from airplanes to flying boats, and his honors and legacy.
Our founder, Igor Sikorsky, came to America inspired with dreams about designing and building aircraft for a nascent industry. 100 years ago, he created the innovation business we now know as Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
Igor Sikorsky, (born May 25, 1889, Kiev, Russian Empire—died Oct. 26, 1972, Easton, Conn., U.S.), Russian-U.S. pioneer in aircraft design. After studying engineering in Kiev, he set up his own shop to develop the helicopter.
