Sikorsky XVI 39" N109

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Sikorsky XVI 39"

SPECIFICATIONS
Scale: ~1/8
Prop: 11x7
Channels: R/E/T
Wheels: Balsa Ply w Neo Tires
Wingspan: 39"
Airfoil Type: flat bottomed
Wing Area: 537 sq in
Cowl: built up balsa and plywood
Designer: Ian Easton
Weight: ~20 oz
Spinner: N/A  
Power System: Speed 400 with a GWS D gearbox
Sikorsky XVI 39"
Sikorsky XVI 39"
Sikorsky XVI 39"
Sikorsky XVI 39"

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FEATURES

  • Stand off scale
  • Lightweight design
  • CAD Plotted plans

 

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The S- XVI was a two-seat biplane designed in 1914 by Igor Sikorsky, intended as escort fighter for the Russian Ilya Mourometz bombers. Powered by the Gnome 80 Hp rotary, performance was 75mph (120 kph) with a ceiling of 11500 ft( 3500 m).