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The Sikorsky S-35 was an American twin-engined sesquiplane transport later modified to three-engines. It was designed and built by the Sikorsky Manufacturing Company for an attempt by Rene Fonck on a non-stop atlantic crossing for the Orteig Prize. It was destroyed in the attempt.

1926 Captain Rene Fonck's Sikorsky S-35 aircraft crashes on take off. Shots of the S-35 prior to the accident. A/A of the aircraft. Shots of S-35 taking off.1
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Fonck’s Sikorsky S-35 tri-motor biplane is seriously overloaded. It fails to liftoff and bursts into flames. Fonck escapes the crash but his radioman and mechanic are both killed.3
Empty Weight Lb
9700
Eng 1 Type
radial engine
Wing Area Note
upper wing
First Flight
23
Climb Rate Note
4200.0
Ceiling Ft
16800
Endurance
25200.0
Prop Dia In
6
See Also
*Orteig Prize
Upper Span In
Gross Weight Lb
20000
Status
Destroyed
Number Built
1
Crew
4
Prop Blade Number
2
Prop Dia Ft
10
Height In
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft
Max Speed Mph
65
Eng 1 Name
Bristol Jupiter
Lower Span Ft
76
Height Ft
16
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
794
Length Ft
44
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
425
Eng 1 Number
3
Upper Span Ft
101
Lower Span In
Length In
Category
Sikorsky aircraft
United States airliners 1920-1929

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