Jerzy Rudlicki | |
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 Rudlicki in 1930. | |
| Born | Jerzy Stanisław Rudlicki March 14, 1893 Odessa, Russian Empire |
| Died | August 18, 1977 (aged 84) Fort Lauderdale, United States |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Education | Institut supérieur de l'aéronautique et de l'espace |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, inventor, pilot |
| Known for | V-tail |
| Awards | Gold Cross of Merit Legion of Honour Order of Saint Vladimir |
Jerzy Rudlicki (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjɛʐɨ rudˈlit͡skʲi]; 14 March 1893 – 18 August 1977) was a Polish pilot and aerospace engineer. Best known for his inventing and patenting of the V-tail, which is an aircraft tail configuration that combines the rudder and elevators into one system.
Rudlicki was also the Chief Engineer of the Polish Plage i Laśkiewicz works, later known as LWS in Interwar Poland.