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Traian Vuia
Romanian inventor and aviation pioneer (1872–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Traian Vuia or Trajan Vuia (Romanian pronunciation: [traˈjan ˈvuja]; 17 August 1872 – 3 September 1950) was a Romanian inventor and aviation pioneer who designed, built, and tested the first tractor monoplane. He was the first to demonstrate that a flying machine could rise into the air by running on wheels on an ordinary road.[2] He is credited with a powered hop of 11 m (36 ft) made on 18 March, 1906, and he later claimed a powered hop of 24 m (79 ft).[3][4] Though unsuccessful in sustained flight, Vuia's invention influenced Louis Blériot in designing monoplanes.[5] Later, Vuia also designed helicopters.
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Born | (1872-08-17)August 17, 1872 |
Died | 3 September 1950(1950-09-03) (aged 78) |
Resting place | Bellu Cemetery, Bucharest 44°24′21″N 26°05′59″E |
Nationality | Romanian[1] |
Occupation | Inventor |
Known for | Early flying machine |
A French citizen from 1918, Vuia led the Romanians (especially Transylvanians) of France in the Resistance during World War II. He returned to Romania just before his death in 1950.[6]