On this day, May 25, 1889, Igor Sikorsky was born - a world-famous student of Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, a brilliant aircraft designer, tireless inventor and desperate pilot who conquered Europe and the United States.
Medevacs, infantry vehicles, military Fords, and a rare GAZ-61 were the vehicles used in two extremely important and little-known special operations of the anti-Hitler coalition, "Frank" and "Overlord."
The editorial board planned to publish this article last year, as 2023 marked the 240th anniversary of the first balloon flight by the Mongolfier brothers. However, for a number of objective reasons, we were unable to publish this article, so we are doing so now.
We bring to your attention the book of Mykhailo Zgurovsky "The Legacy of Academician Glushkov at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute".
From October 4 to 10 this year, the world celebrated World Space Week for the thirty-fourth time. More than 80 countries held events dedicated to the achievements of mankind in space exploration, as well as the possibilities of integrating space technologies into business projects.
On occasion of the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the An-2 aircraft
During World War II, many unique examples of equipment and weapons were created, which became its real symbols.
People have created so many various objects. However, there are very few things that surprise us with their simplicity. It is when a genius borders on everyday necessity and ubiquity. At the same time, these items reflect the technological advancement of the society of their time. One such example is an ordinary wrench
One of the well-known attractions of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute campus is the tank engine 9P. It is an open-air exhibit of the State Polytechnic Museum.
A new exhibit, an AN-2 veteran-aircraft, has appeared in the Pioneers of Aviation Square next to the Polytechnic Museum.
