Karl Arnstein
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1887 – 1974
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Who was Karl Arnstein?
Karl Arnstein was one of the most important 20th century airship engineers and designers in Germany and the United States of America. He was born in Prague, Bohemia to Jewish parents. He developed stress analysis methods that have been incorporated into airships and airplane materials. Before his involvement in airships he was one of the main engineers in building the Swiss Langwieser Viaduct. Arnstein was the chief designer of the U.S. Navy airships, USS Akron and USS Macon.
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- Born
- Mar 24, 1887
Prague - Nationality
- Austria
- Education
- Charles University in Prague
- Lived in
- Prague
- Died
- Dec 12, 1974
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on July 23, 2013
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