Description: (Aeronautical engineer)
Ernst Heinkel was a notable German aircraft designer and manufacturer recognized for his significant contributions during World War II. As the founder of Heinkel Flugzeugwerke, he was instrumental in the development of pioneering aircraft models like the He 178, the world's first turbojet-powered aircraft, and the He 176, the first rocket aircraft. Heinkel's role as a Wehrwirtschaftsführer under the Nazi regime also cemented his standing in the aviation sector. Despite controversial associations, his influence on aviation history is profound.