Igor Sikorsky

Igor Sikorsky was a pioneering aircraft engineer and inventor, born in Ukraine in 1889. He is best known for developing the first practical helicopter and making significant advances in fixed-wing aircraft design. His innovations in rotary-wing technology laid the foundation for modern helicopters, transforming transportation, rescue operations, and military tactics. Sikorsky’s aircraft also played crucial roles during World War II and in civilian aviation. His work combined scientific understanding with practical engineering, earning him international recognition as one of the most influential figures in aerospace history.