Sikorsky Ilya Mourometz long range heavy bomber
Sikorsky Ilya Mourometz, the world's first long range heavy bomber, designed for Russia by Igor Sikorsky. It was first used in February 1915, initially with a six-man crew. Landing was difficult because of the machine's heavy nose
Picture No
10943518
Media ID
45605572
Size
8160px x 4932px
(2.0MB)
Credit
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Photograph from the Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection
Date
circa 1915-1916
