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Sikorsky RS

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RS
Sikorsky S-38
Role Flying boat
Manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft
Designer Igor Sikorsky
Primary user United States Navy

TheSikorsky RSwas a designation used by theUnited States Navyfor a number of differentSikorskytwin-enginedamphibiousflying boats.[1]

Variants[edit]

RS-1
Designation for threeSikorsky S-41flying boats for evaluation.[1]
XRS-2
Designation for twoSikorsky PS-2flying boats converted as transports.[1]
RS-3
FourSikorsky PS-3flying boats converted as transports.[1]
RS-4
Designation for two impressedSikorsky S-40A flying boats.[2]
RS-5
Designation for two impressedSikorsky S-41flying boats.[1]

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Notes[edit]

  1. ^abcdeAndrade 1979, p 218
  2. ^Campbell, Douglas E. (2018)."37854/37855 - Sikorsky RS-4".VPNavy! USN, USMC, USCG and NATS Patrol Aircraft Lost or Damaged During World War II - Listed by Bureau Number(2018 ed.). Lulu. p. 321.ISBN978-1-387-88879-5.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Andrade, John (1979).U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909.Midland Counties Publications.ISBN0-904597-22-9.