Sikorsky R-6

The Sikorsky R-6 was an American-built light two-seat helicopter of the 1940s. In Royal Air Force and Royal Navy service it was named the Hoverfly II

The Sikorsky R-6 Hoverfly II was also a WW II design and also as an improvement over the R-4, like the R-5, with better streamlining and longer tail rotor boom.1
1945, the Sikorsky R-6 had two covered external litter "capsules" attached to it. e.2
HO2S-1 #75689 to Elizabeth City), six Sikorsky R-6 helicopters were pushed out and warmed up. There were six pilots, including two full Commanders, and four mechanics.3

Made by Sikorsky Aircraft.

It is the successor of the Sikorsky R-4 .

used six Sikorsky R-6Sikorsky R-4The Sikorsky R-4 was a two-place helicopter designed by Igor Sikorsky with a single, three-bladed main rotor and powered by a radial engine.4
Sikorsky R-6 14th air service groupat Kunming 18. Waco ZQL-6 FinnishRegards Peter www.petersplanes.5
The Sikorsky R-6 was an American-built light two-seat helicopter of the 1940s.6
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Royal Air Force
Designer
Igor Sikorsky
Predecessor
Sikorsky R-4
Eng 1 Type
piston
First Flight
15
Ceiling Ft
10000
Introduced
1945
Status
Several preserved in museums
Developed From
Sikorsky R-4
Gross Weight Lb
2600
Capacity
1
Number Built
225
Crew
1
Rot Number
1
Primary user
United States Navy
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft
Rot Dia Ft
38
Max Speed Mph
100
Eng 1 Name
Franklin 0-405-9
National Origin
United States
Length Ft
47
Prime Units
imp
Rot Dia In
Eng 1 Hp
240
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
11
Category
Military helicopters
United States military utility aircraft 1940-1949

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