Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin)
Country: United States
Founded: 1923
Headquarters: Stratford, Connecticut, USA
Annual Revenue: $6B+
About Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin)
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, now a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, is the world's premier helicopter manufacturer. Founded by Igor Sikorsky who invented the modern helicopter configuration in 1939, Sikorsky has produced the iconic UH-60 Black Hawk (most widely produced utility helicopter, 4,000+ built, 28+ nations), CH-53 Sea Stallion/King Stallion, MH-60R/S Seahawk, and SH-60 series. The UH-60 Black Hawk is the backbone of US Army aviation. Current programs include the CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter and the SB>1 Defiant X competing for the US Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
Specializations
- air
Notable Programs
- UH-60 Black Hawk
- CH-53K King Stallion
- MH-60R Seahawk
- HH-60W Jolly Green II
- S-92
- SB>1 Defiant X
Weapon Systems (4)
- Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone - helicopter [air]
- Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk - Naval Helicopter [air]
- Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk - Utility Helicopter [air]
- UH-60 Black Hawk - Utility Helicopter [air]