Captain Sikorsky F95 «REAL»
While there is no "F95" fixed-wing aircraft in the Sikorsky catalog, the is the manufacturer designation for the heavy-lift helicopter known as the CH-53K King Stallion .
The "F95" query often stems from a confusion with the , a carrier-based fighter jet prominent during the Korean War.
: In 1952, Lt. Elmer Royce Williams (who later rose to the rank of Captain) famously used an F9F-5 Panther to shoot down four Soviet MiG-15s in a single engagement. Captain Sikorsky F95
: Sergievsky was a highly decorated ace for the Russian Empire with 11 confirmed kills before immigrating to the U.S..
: He reportedly logged over 5,000 test flights and became the first person to fly an armed helicopter during combat trials. The Machine: Sikorsky S-95 (CH-53K) While there is no "F95" fixed-wing aircraft in
: During this era, Sikorsky helicopters (like the H-19) were frequently used in the same theaters for medical evacuation and downed pilot recovery. The Contemporary Luxury: Sunseeker 95 Yacht
Are you interested in a specific of Captain Sergievsky, or more technical specs on the S-95 helicopter? Суперяхта Sunseeker 95 Yacht (REF SS-9517) (28) Elmer Royce Williams (who later rose to the
: It was designed to carry over 36,000 pounds of external cargo, making it the heaviest-lift helicopter in the Western world.