Constantin Wladimir Rozanoff | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Kostia |
| Born | 23 August 1905 Warsaw, Vistula Land, Russian Empire |
| Died | 3 April 1954 (aged 48) Melun, France |
| Allegiance |  France |
| Years of service | 1940–1946 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | GC II/4, GC 2/5 «Lafayette», GC 2/3 «Dauphiné» |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Air Medal, Légion d'honneur |
Constantin Wladimir Rozanoff, also known as Kostia Rozanoff, (Russian: Розанов, Константин Владимирович; 23 August 1905 – 3 April 1954) was a French test pilot, a colonel of the French Air Force, and one of the pioneers of jet aviation. He was the chief test pilot at Dassault Aviation.[1] He flew 201 types of planes and helicopters while logging 5,000 flying hours, including 3,865 combat hours. He also broke the sound barrier 104 times.
- ^ Munson, Kenneth. (1967) Aircraft Profile 143: Dassault MD.450 Ouragan. Berkshire: Profile Publications.