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Alexander Lippisch

German pioneer of aerodynamics (1894-1976) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81

Alexander Martin Lippisch was a German aeronautical engineer, a pioneer of aerodynamics who made important contributions to the understanding of tailless aircraft, delta wings and the ground effect, and also worked in the U.S. Within the Opel-RAK program, he was the designer of the world's first rocket-powered glider.

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Rudolf-Diesel-Medaille
Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University

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Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1976 · aged 81