Sikorsky S-2

S-2
Igor Sikorsky at the controls of the S-2 near Kiev, Russian Empire in June 1910
Role Experimental
National origin Russian Empire
Designer Igor Sikorsky
First flight 3 June 1910
Status Destroyed during testing
Number built 1
Developed from Sikorsky S-1
Developed into Sikorsky S-3

The Sikorsky S-2 was the second fixed-wing aircraft designed by Igor Sikorsky using the main wing section from the S-1 and a 19 kW (25 hp) Anzani 3 three-cylinder engine in a tractor configuration. During the first flight attempt on June 3, 1910, the biplane reached a height of two to four feet and traveled approximately 200 m (200 yd). After several successful flights, the S-2 was destroyed on June 30 when Sikorsky inadvertently stalled the underpowered aircraft at an altitude of 20 m (70 ft).

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