Tupolev was a protégé of which aeronautics pioneer?
Sergei Korolev
Igor Sikorsky
Nikolay Zhukovsky
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky
Answer
Nikolay Zhukovsky, considered the "father of Russian aviation," served as a mentor and played a pivotal role in shaping the career of Andrei Tupolev, a renowned Soviet aircraft designer. Zhukovsky's pioneering work in aerodynamics and his contributions to the field of aviation laid the groundwork for Tupolev's successful career, influencing his design philosophy and innovations in aircraft engineering.
Mastermind of the Skies: The Andrei Tupolev Quiz
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