Hugo Junkers was a German aviator and aircraft designer born on February 3, 1859. He is best known for his pioneering work in the use of metal fuselages in airplanes, which revolutionized the aviation industry. He was a key figure in the development of modern aircraft and his work had a lasting impact on the industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $30 million (2024)
About
German aviator and aircraft designer who implemented the use of metal fuselages in airplanes.
Before Fame
He worked as a professor of mechanical engineering between 1897 and 1912.
Trivia
He used sheet-metal on his planes and built the first jet-engine-powered aircraft.
Family Life
He grew up in Rheydt, Germany.
Associated With
Henry Ford's company adapted Junkers' sheet-metal designs for use in cars.