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Sikorsky S-42
Sikorsky · Airliner · USA · Interwar (1919–1938)
The Sikorsky S-42 was a commercial flying boat designed and built by Sikorsky Aircraft to meet requirements for a long-range flying boat laid out by Pan American World Airways in 1931. The design featured wing flaps, variable-pitch propellers, and a full-length hull that supported the tail directly. The prototype first flew on 29 March 1934, and set ten world records for payload-to-height. The "Flying Clipper" and the "Pan Am Clipper" were other names for the S-42.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Flying Boat
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Interwar (1919–1938)
- Country
- USA
- Manufacturer
- Sikorsky
- Operator
- USA military
- Primary Role
- Airliner
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1934
- Produced
- 10
- Engine
- 4x Pratt & Whitney Hornet
- Thrust / Power
- 2,700 hp total
- Launch
- Water
- Length (ft)
- 67.8
- Wingspan (ft)
- 114.2
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 19764
- MTOW (lb)
- 38000
- Payload (lb)
- 5000
- Endurance (hr)
- 12
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 16000
- Range (mi)
- 1200
- Max Speed (mph)
- 188