As per our current Database, Igor Sikorsky has been died on Oct 26, 1972 (age 83).
When Igor Sikorsky die, Igor Sikorsky was 83 years old.
Popular As | Igor Sikorsky |
Occupation | |
Age | 83 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | May 25, 1889 (Russia) |
Birthday | May 25 |
Town/City | Russia |
Nationality | Russia |
Igor Sikorsky’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Igor Sikorsky was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
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.
Seeing little prospect in his native country torn by revolution and war, he emigrated to the United States in 1919.
In 1939 he designed and flew the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300, which was the first viable American helicopter ever created.
Both his parents were Physicians, though his mother never practiced professionally. He married Elisabeth Semion in 1924.
Though he built the first flying helicopter, the concept for it goes all the way back to Leonardo Da Vinci.