Charles H. Zimmerman
American aeronautical engineer (1908–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Horton Zimmerman (1908 – May 5, 1996), was an aeronautical engineer, whose work on novel airfoil configurations led to several notable experimental aircraft programs.
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Charles H. Zimmerman | |
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Born | 1908 Olathe, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | (1996-05-05)May 5, 1996 Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | University of Kansas degree in electrical engineering University of Virginia master's in aeronautical engineering 1954[1] |
Occupation | Engineer |
Spouse | Beatrice |
Children | Charles H. Zimmerman, Craig S. Zimmerman |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Aeronautical engineering |
Institutions | National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics |
Projects | Vought XF5U |
Significant design | Vought V-173 |
Awards | Wright Brothers Medal |
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