Sikorsky S-38
Amphibious aircraft, 1928
Development:
The S-38 was a development of S-36. The first prototype flew on June 25,
1928. The aircraft entered service in late 1938, and a total of 111 S-38
were built.
Modifications:
S-38A - the first production version
S-38B - "Wasp" SC1 engines
Service:
With Pan American Airways, Northwest Airways, American Airways, Western
Air Express.
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Length (overall)
|
40 ft 3 in |
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Height on wheels |
13 ft 10 in |
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Height in water |
10 ft 2 in |
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Span (upper)
|
71 ft 8 in |
|
Span (lower) |
36 ft 0 in |
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Chord (upper)
|
100 in |
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Chord (lower)
|
59 in |
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Wing Area |
720 sq ft |
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Airfoil
|
G.S.1 |
|
Wheel tread |
116 in |
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Gross Weight
|
10,480 lb |
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Empty Weight
|
6,000 lb |
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Useful Load
|
4,480 lb |
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Seats |
8 |
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High Speed
|
120 mph |
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Cruise Speed
|
103 mph |
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Landing Speed |
57 mph |
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Climb (SL)
|
750 fpm |
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Ceiling
|
16,000 ft |
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Range |
500 to 750 sm |
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Powerplant S-38-A |
2 P&W Wasp (400 hp) |
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Powerplant S-38-AH |
2 P&W Hornet (525 hp) |
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Fuel |
180 to 270 gal |
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Oil |
24 gal |
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Year of Introduction |
1928 |
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Type Data S-38-A
|
ATC 60 |
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Type Data S-38-AH
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Memo 2-36 |
