Kurt Tank

Description: (German Aeronautical Engineer and Designer of Fighter Aircrafts 'Fw 190' and 'Ta 152')
Kurt Waldemar Tank was a notable German aeronautical engineer and test pilot who made significant contributions to aircraft design during World War II. He headed the design department at Focke-Wulf, where he played a key role in developing important Luftwaffe aircraft such as the Fw 190, Ta 152, and Fw 200 Condor. Post-war, Tank continued his work internationally, designing aircraft in Argentina and India. Later, he served as a consultant for Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) in West Germany, further enhancing his reputation in the aviation industry.

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Birthday February 24, 1898 (Pisces)
Born In Bydgoszcz, Poland
Died on June 5, 1983
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