Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Stratford, CT United States

 

Company Description

Russian-born helicopter pioneer Igor Sikorsky is long dead, but helicopters bearing his name still fly the skies. A subsidiary of United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft designs, manufactures, and services such military helicopters as the Black Hawk (combat support, border security, medevac); Seahawk (anti-submarine/surface warfare, search/rescue); and Superhawk (military operations). Sikorsky's CH-53K helicopter is used by the US Marines for heavy lift operations. Civil aircraft include the S-76 and S-92, which are used for rescue, offshore oil, medical, and corporate use. Sikorsky also offers fixed-wing aircraft, aftermarket spare parts, and MRO services for helicopters used by US and foreign governments.