Sikorsky S-60 Flying Crane prototype
N807, serial number 60001, was the single Sikorsky S-60 research prototype. It first flew on 25 March 1959 and was used for external-load and heavy-lift experimentation before the program ended after an accident in 1961; its work established the technical path to the S-64 Skycrane.
Identity
- Aliases
- N807S-60 prototypeSikorsky 60001
- Name
- Sikorsky S-60 Flying Crane prototype
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- N807, serial number 60001, was the single Sikorsky S-60 research prototype. It first flew on 25 March 1959 and was used for external-load and heavy-lift experimentation before the program ended after an accident in 1961; its work established the technical path to the S-64 Skycrane.
- First Flight Date
- 1959-03-25
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 8, 2026 at 01:16:58 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 8, 2026 at 01:16:58 UTC
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- Serial Number
- 60001
- Vehicle Code
- N807