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Victor Tatin

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French aviation pioneer

FranceScientistsLived 1843 to 1913 · aged 69
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Victor Tatin (1843-1913) was a French engineer who created an early airplane, the Aéroplane, in 1879. The craft was the first model airplane to take off using its own power after a run on the ground.

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Victor Tatin airplane of 1879. Original craft, at Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace.Victor Tatin airplane of 1879. Original craft, at Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace.

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1909Knight of the Legion of Honour

Scientists from France 6

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Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1843 to 1913 · aged 69
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