Leonid Shkadov
Soviet/Russian scientist in aerospace technologies
About Leonid Shkadov
Lived 1927 – 2003 (aged 75). Leonid Shkadov was a Russian physicist, aerospace engineer, university teacher, engineer and scientist, known for Aerospace engineering and TsAGI.
Leonid Mikhailovich Shkadov (1927–2003) was a Russian scientist, engineer in aircraft development and optimisation, one of the TsAGI deputy directors (1986-2003), a Doctor of Engineering, professor, and recipient of the USSR State Prize.
Shkadov came up with the idea of the Shkadov Thruster.
Awards and decorations USSR State Prize (1977) Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1971) Order of the Badge of Honour (1966) Order of Friendship (1998) Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin", Medal "Veteran of Labour" and Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy" (1997) Honoured Scientist of the RSFSR (1988) Honoured Aircraft Engineer of the USSR (1987) Zhukovsky Honorary Citizen
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Who was Leonid Shkadov?
Soviet/Russian scientist in aerospace technologies (1927-2003)
When was Leonid Shkadov born?
Leonid Shkadov was born on 30 July 1927 in Soviet Union.
When did Leonid Shkadov die?
Leonid Shkadov died on 25 January 2003 in Zhukovsky.
What was Leonid Shkadov's occupation?
Leonid Shkadov was a physicist, aerospace engineer, university teacher, engineer and scientist.
What was Leonid Shkadov known for?
Leonid Shkadov was known for Aerospace engineering and TsAGI.
What nationality was Leonid Shkadov?
Leonid Shkadov was Russian.
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