Economy
“Mozhaisky shell”: how a naval officer created the first Russian aircraft
On November 15, 1881, the Department of Trade and Manufactures of the Russian Empire granted Captain Alexander Mozhaisky a “privilege” for an “air projectile.” In modern terms - a patent for the first Russian aircraft. However, to take off this device really failed, and was unlikely to be able.
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On November 15, 1881, the Department of Trade and Manufactures of the Russian Empire granted Captain Alexander Mozhaisky a “privilege” for an “air projectile.” In modern terms - a patent for the first Russian aircraft. However, to take off this device really failed, and was unlikely to be able.
