Adolf Busemann
German engineer (1901-1986) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 85
Adolf Busemann was a German aerospace engineer and influential Nazi-era pioneer in aerodynamics, specialising in supersonic airflows. He introduced the concept of swept wings and, after emigrating in 1947 to the United States under Operation Paperclip, invented the shockwave-free supersonic Busemann biplane.
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Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1986 · aged 85
