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

The Sikorsky RS was a designation used by the United States Navy for a number of different Sikorsky twin-engined amphibious flying boats.[1]

Variants

RS-1
Designation for three Sikorsky S-41 flying boats for evaluation.[1]
XRS-2
Designation for two Sikorsky PS-2 flying boats converted as transports.[1]
RS-3
Four Sikorsky PS-3 flying boats converted as transports.[1]
RS-4
Designation for two impressed Sikorsky S-40A flying boats.[2]
RS-5
Designation for two impressed Sikorsky S-41 flying boats.[1]

See also

Related lists

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Andrade 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.com. p. 321. ISBN 978-1-387-88879-5.

Bibliography

  • Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.


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