Sikorsky S-16
The Sikorsky S-16, or RBVZ S-XVI (named after its manufacturer), was a Russian equi-span single-bay two-seat biplane designed by Igor Sikorsky in 1914–15. Conceived in response to demand for an escort fighter for the Ilya Muromets bombers, it was noteworthy in that it was one of the first aircraft to possess synchronisation gear for its 7.7 mm machine gun. The first S-XVI was completed on 6 February 1915 with an 80 hp engine instead of the intended 100 hp because of supply problems. On 17 December 1915, the Russian government placed an order for 18 aircraft, these being delivered in early 1916.
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- Manufacturer
- Russo-Balt
- Country of origin
- Russian Empire
- First flight
- 1915-02-06
Specifications
- Max speed
- 65 kt
- Service ceiling
- 11,500 ft
- Rate of climb
- 400 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 1,490 lb
- Empty weight
- 897 lb
- Powerplant
- Le Rhône 9J 9-cylinder rotary engine
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 20.3 ft
- Wingspan
- 27.3 ft
- Height
- 9.1 ft
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.