Clément Ader

French engineer and aviation pioneer

Clément Ader - French engineer and aviation pioneer
Born

April 2nd, 1841
183 years ago

Died

May 3rd, 1925
99 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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An early aviation pioneer, contributed significantly to the development of flying machines. Designed the Ader Avion III, one of the first powered aircraft, and became a key figure in the history of aviation. Conducted numerous tests and experiments that laid groundwork for future developments in aviation technology. His work was among the first to explore the principles of powered flight, despite varying levels of success in achieving sustained flight.

Designed the Ader Avion III

Conducted early powered flight experiments

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