Charles H. Zimmerman

American aeronautical engineer (1908-1996) · United States · Scientists · Died at 88

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Charles Horton Zimmerman, was an aeronautical engineer, whose work on novel airfoil configurations led to several notable experimental aircraft programs.

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The 5 Foot Vertical Wind Tunnel was built to study spinning characteristics of aircraft. It was an open throat tunnel capable of a maximum speed of 80 mph. NACA engineer Charles H. Zimmerman designed the tunnel starting in 1928.

Awards

Wright Brothers Medal

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Kelly JohnsonBoth received Wright Brothers Medal

Myron TribusBoth received Wright Brothers Medal

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