Igor Sikorsky

Igor Sikorsky Net Worth

Igor Sikorsky was a Russian-born aviation pioneer who made significant contributions to the field of aviation. He was born on May 25, 1889 in Russia and designed and flew the world's first multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft, the Russky Vityaz, in 1913. He also founded the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in 1923, where he developed some of the first flying boats in the 1930's. His work revolutionized the aviation industry and set the stage for modern aircraft design.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 25, 1889
Birth Place Russia
Age 130 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 26, 1972 (age 83)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)

About

Russian-born developer and aviation pioneer who designed and flew the world's first multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft, the Russky Vityaz, in 1913. He also founded the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in 1923, where he developed some of the first flying boats in the 1930's.

Before Fame

Seeing little prospect in his native country torn by revolution and war, he emigrated to the United States in 1919.

Trivia

In 1939 he designed and flew the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300, which was the first viable American helicopter ever created.

Family Life

Both his parents were Physicians, though his mother never practiced professionally. He married Elisabeth Semion in 1924.

Associated With

Though he built the first flying helicopter, the concept for it goes all the way back to Leonardo Da Vinci.

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