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S-36

Sikorsky Aircraft · United States · Interwar (1919–1938)

S-36 — Fixed Wing
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The Sikorsky S-36 was an eight-seat amphibian sesquiplane designed and built by the Sikorsky Manufacturing Company in the late 1920s. The aircraft was ordered by Pan American Airways, the start of a long association with Sikorsky flying boats.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft
Operator
Pan American Airways
Service Entry
1927
Produced
6
Engine
2 × Wright Whirlwind radial engine
Thrust / Power
200 hp (149 kW) each
Length (ft)
34
Wingspan (ft)
62
Empty Weight (lb)
3950
MTOW (lb)
6000
Service Ceiling (ft)
15000
Max Speed (mph)
120