From The Archives: Amphibious Sikorsky S-62

On the front cover of the June 2, 1958 issue of Aviation Week, Including Space Technology, was an amphibious Sikorsky S-62. This is the first of its kind, making a water landing at 60 kt. in full autorotation during a demonstration in Housatonic River, Conn. Flying boat hull's V bottom is designed to permit clean entry on touchdown in water.

Read more on page 74 and see more images including how it will go into full production in 1961, powered by a single General Electric. T58 gas turbine engine or a Lycoming T53 Turboshaft engine depending on customer preference. 

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