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Sikorsky S-43
Commercial · Interwar (1919–1938)
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The Sikorsky S-43 is a 1930s American twin-engine amphibious flying boat monoplane produced by Sikorsky Aircraft.
Specifications
Category Fixed Wing
Sub-Category Commercial
Domain Civil
Era Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine 2|eng1 name=Pratt & Whitney R-1690-52 Hornet× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines|eng1 hp=750|eng1 note= at 7000
Length (ft) 51
Wingspan (ft) 86
Empty Weight (lb) 12750
Service Ceiling (ft) 19000
Range (mi) 775
Max Speed (mph) 178