Award
National Medal of Technology and Innovation
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Frank Piasecki
1919-10-24 – 2008-02-11
Life & Legacy
Frank Piasecki ( pee-ə-SEK-ee; Polish: [pjaˈsɛtski]; October 24, 1919 – February 11, 2008) 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.
Occupation & Career
military flight engineer, inventor, engineer, businessperson
Education
New York University; Overbrook High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Medal of Technology and Innovation; National Aviation Hall of Fame; Mendel Medal; Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland · Mendel Medal · National Aviation Hall of Fame · National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Education & Institutions
New York University · Overbrook High School
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Aviation Hall of Fame
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Award
Mendel Medal
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Award
Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
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Sources & Provenance
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