Engelbert Zaschka | |
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Born | September 1, 1895 |
Died | June 26, 1955 (aged 59) |
Resting place | Freiburg im Breisgau |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Engineer, Inventor |
Known for | Helicopter, human-powered aircraft, automobile engineering |
Title | Chief Engineer, Chief Designer, Inventor |
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Engelbert Zaschka (September 1, 1895 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany – June 26, 1955 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany)[1][2] was a German chief engineer,[3] chief designer and inventor.[4] Zaschka is one of the first German helicopter pioneers and he is a pioneer of flying with muscle power and the folding car. Zaschka devoted himself primarily to aviation and automotive topics, but his work was not limited to them.
Engelbert Zaschka is a prominent representative of the rotary aircraft, a class of rotorcraft systems - according to Zaschka.[5] In 1928/1929 Zaschka developed and constructed the first collapsible and foldable small car (folding car) and in 1934 an early muscle-powered airplane.[6]