S-46/VS-300
America’s first practical helicopter
Type Description
America’s first practical helicopter
Milestones Associated with the S-46/VS-300
September 14, 1939
VS-300 (1st configuration):
First flight of a Sikorsky helicopter (Sikorsky VS-300 - 1st configuration)
March 6, 1940
VS-300 (2nd configuration):
First flight of the Sikorsky VS-300 (2nd configuration)
July 24, 1940
VS-300 (2nd configuration):
First helicopter flight by an American military pilot (VS-300 2nd configuration)
April 17, 1941
VS-300 (2nd configuration):
First amphibious landing by a helicopter (Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 2nd configuration))
December 8, 1941
VS-300A (4th configuration):
First flight of the Sikorsky VS-300A (4th and final configuration)
March 16, 1942
VS-300A (4th configuration):
First helicopter pilot certified (Les Morris)
