Bossart: America's Forgotten Rocket Scientist

Autori

• Don Mitchell

Parametri

• 210 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri

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The narrative follows Karel Jan Bossart, a Belgian immigrant who became a pivotal figure in American aerospace engineering during the 1930s and post-World War II era. He collaborated with renowned aircraft designers and later spearheaded the development of the first American intercontinental ballistic missile, introducing groundbreaking design innovations. His initial skepticism was overcome when the US Air Force recognized the urgent need to counter the Soviet Union's advancements in missile technology, leading to the adoption of his ambitious plans.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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