Sikorsky R-4 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sikorsky R-4 |
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| Sikorsky R-4 of the Fleet Air Arm. | |
| Role | Helicopter |
| National origin | USA |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky. |
| First flight | 1942 |
| Introduction | 1943 |
| Status | Out of order |
| Primary user | United States Army Air Force |
| Number built | 131 examples. |
The Sikorsky R-4 is the first military helicopter built in USA. It flown during World War II and beginning of Korea War. Some were used by US Navy, US Coast Guard and Fleet Air Arm.
Images for kids
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Royal Air Force Hoverfly I in use by Fairey Aviation in late 1945
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YR-4B at Langley
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Sikorsky R-4B at National Museum of the United States Air Force
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R-4B Hoverfly, US Army Aviation Museum
See also
In Spanish: Sikorsky R-4 para niños
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