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... C H A R L E S H K A M A N 1919–2011 Elected in 1967 "For aeronautical research and development." BY KEN ROSEN CHARLES H
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... Specific product achievements include the Kaman K-125 helicopter, which first flew in 1947, utilizing intermeshing rotors and Kaman's patented servo-flap stability control. In 1951, he developed the Kaman K-225, the world's first helicopter to be powered by a gas turbine engine.
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... technologies such as compound helicopters, convertiplanes, jet-driven rotors, rotor chutes, and drones. His achievements are highlighted by an outstanding list of "firsts" -- the first servocontrolled rotor, first gas turbine–powered helicopter, first production all-composite rotor blade, first remotely controlled helicopter, and first helicopter (H-43B)
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... 138 MEMORIAL TRIBUTES guide dogs in 35 states and four Canadian provinces. And in 1987 he received the National Human Relations Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
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