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Frank Piasecki

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American aerospace engineer (1919-2008)

United StatesScientistsLived 1919 to 2008 · aged 88
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Frank Piasecki was an American engineer and helicopter aviation pioneer. Piasecki pioneered tandem rotor helicopter designs and created the compound helicopter concept of vectored thrust using a ducted propeller.

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Piasecki (L) receives the National Medal of Technology from U.S. President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.Piasecki (L) receives the National Medal of Technology from U.S. President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.A Piasecki H-21 showing the tandem rotor designA Piasecki H-21 showing the tandem rotor design

Awards 4

2002National Aviation Hall of Fame
1986National Medal of Technology and Innovation
1954Mendel Medal
Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland

Connected to Frank 6

Alain BesançonAlso won Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of PolandRuth PatrickAlso won Mendel MedalFeng ZhangAlso won National Medal of Technology and InnovationClyde CessnaAlso won National Aviation Hall of FameThomas SelfridgeAlso won National Aviation Hall of FameJorma OllilaAlso won Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2008 · aged 88
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16 languages

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