Hiram Maxim

Engineer and inventor of the Maxim gun

Hiram Maxim - Engineer and inventor of the Maxim gun
Born

February 5th, 1840
185 years ago

Died

November 24th, 1916
108 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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An American-English engineer, contributed to military technology through the invention of the Maxim gun, a machine gun that played a significant role in warfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The design of the weapon revolutionized the art of warfare and introduced new strategies on the battlefield. In addition to the Maxim gun, developed other inventions, including a portable steam engine and an airship design. Maxim's work in ballistics and weaponry had a lasting influence on military firearms and tactics.

Invented the Maxim gun, the first recoil-operated machine gun

Developed various other inventions including a portable steam engine

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