Sikorsky

[ si-kawr-skee ]

noun

1. I·gor [ee, -gawr], 1889–1972, U.S. aeronautical engineer, born in Russia.

Sikorsky

/ sɪˈkɔːskɪ /

noun

1. SikorskyIgor18891972MUSRussianTECHNOLOGY: engineer 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)

Example Sentences

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

The first three of Australia’s Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Black Hawks were delivered this month.

From Seattle Times

"This contract award for 35 CH-53K helicopters stabilizes Sikorsky's nationwide supply base, creates additional production efficiencies," said Sikorsky's president Paul Lemmo.

From Reuters

When the helicopter did not return to Utqiagvik that night as planned, the North Slope Search and Rescue team launched in a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to search for the missing aircraft.

From Seattle Times

The second helicopter — a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter, also called a Skycrane — was able to make a safe landing with two people on board.

From Los Angeles Times