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Igor I. Sikorsky

Born: 1889
Birthplace: Kiev, Ukraine

Helicopter controls—Sikorsky's patents covered control and stability improvements. The single rotor helicopter developed by Sikorsky represented a major breakthrough in helicopter technology. (1987)

Died: 1972

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