The Sikorsky S-43 (sometimes referred to as the Baby Clipper) is a 1930s American twin-engine amphibious flying boat monoplane produced by Sikorsky Aircraft.

Fifty-three were built between 1937 and 1941 for civilian customers and the U.S. Navy. A total of three S-43/JRS-1s survive today. Sometimes called the “Baby Clipper,” S-43s served with Pan …

Jun 15, 2016 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Sikorsky S-43 (Baby Clipper) Flying Boat / Amphibious Transport Aircraft including pictures.

Jul 8, 2021 · On April 14, 1936, an S-43 with a 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) payload, piloted by Boris Sergievsky, set an altitude record for amphibious aircraft when it reached an altitude of 27,950 …

The Sikorsky S-43 is a twin-engined amphibious airliner for up to 18 passengers and military utility aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Sikorsky Aviation Division of United …

Jun 6, 2019 · Crashed near Ruili County-Level City, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province in April 1942 when an attempt was made to reposition the war-damaged aircraft to a safer location. …

When completed, the S-43 design was powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1690-52 series radial piston engines, each rated at 750 hp. Top speed is 190 mph and range is up to 775 miles. It …

Oct 7, 2024 · The Sikorsky S43 was a twinengine amphibious aircraft manufactured in United States during the 1930s by the American firm Sikorsky Aircraft. The S43 first flew in 1935, and …

This is actually a S-43 painted in U.S. Marine Corps colors. The S-43 is the civilian version of the JRS-1. There is only one surviving JRS-1, it is in Virginia. The S-43 was known as the “Baby …

The Sikorsky S-43 is a 1930s American twin-engine amphibious flying boat monoplane produced by Sikorsky Aircraft.