The first piece of aluminum skin to the wing for the Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (RSRA) under construction by Sikorsky Aircraft. The 45-foot wing will be attached to the first of two RSRA's being built under a NASA/ Army Contract. The second aircraft will be a pure helicopter with provisions built for attaching two auxiliary jet engines and the wing above.

From Vertiflite, September/October 1975.

Fabrication of Sikorsky RSRA

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The first piece of aluminum skin to the wing for the Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (RSRA) under construction by Sikorsky Aircraft. The 45-foot wing will be attached to the first of two RSRA's being built under a NASA/ Army Contract. The second aircraft will be a pure helicopter with provisions built for attaching two auxiliary jet engines and the wing above.

From Vertiflite, September/October 1975.

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