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The "Russkij Vitjaz" airplane celebrates its 100th birthday

Moscow, Russia - It was built by Igor Sikorsky in 1913

The S-21"Russkij Vitjaz", built by Igor Sikorsky, the world's first four-engined aircraft, flew for the first time in 1913. Its name means "Russian Paladin", and it was for many reasons. First of all Sikorsky created the first four-engined aircraft in history, and this is a momentous event in itself. This airplane was a "Champion" for its size and weight too, much greater than the common opinion...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1152557
Rome, Italy, 05/30/2013 13:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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