Frank D. Robinson
American aerospace engineer (1930–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Franklin Davis Robinson (January 14, 1930 – November 12, 2022) was an American aeronautical engineer and the founder of Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, California. He served as president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the company for many years. In the early 1970s, Robinson designed the Robinson R22 helicopter, a popular, light, two-place civilian aircraft, which later developed into the R44, one of the most successful civilian helicopters in history.
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Frank D. Robinson | |
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Born | (1930-01-14)January 14, 1930 Carbonado, Washington, U.S. |
Died | November 12, 2022(2022-11-12) (aged 92) |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, aeronautical engineer |
Years active | 1957–2010 |
Known for | Founder of the Robinson Helicopter Company, designer of the Robinson R22, R44, and R66 |
Children | 6 |
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