Boris Sergeyevich Stechkin | |
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Борис Сергеевич Стечкин | |
| Born | July 24 (August 5), 1891 |
| Died | April 2, 1969 |
| Occupation(s) | Scientist, engineer, inventor |
Boris Sergeyevich Stechkin (July 24, 1891 – April 2, 1969) was a Russian Empire scientist, engineer and inventor. He developed a theory of heat engines and was involved in construction of many Soviet aircraft engines. He was also co-developer of Sikorsky Ilya Muromets (the first four-engine airplane and bomber, 1913) and Lebedenko's Tsar Tank (the largest armored vehicle in history, 1916–1917). He died in Moscow on April 2, 1969.