Paul E. Williams invented the components of the First useful helicopter

African American inventor Paul E. Williams patented the “first useful helicopter” the Lockheed Model 186 (XH-51) on the 26th of November 1962.

According to report, the first piloted helicopter is recognised to have been invented by Paul Cornu in 1907.

The Cornu helicopter is reported to have made a number of short hops, rising perhaps 1.5 or 2 metres (5–7 feet) into the air and staying aloft for something less than one minute. This enabled Cornu to learn that the control systems were ineffective, causing him to abandon the machine shortly afterward.

According to Wikipedia, Modern engineering analyses demonstrated that the Cornu helicopter could not have been capable of sustained flight.

Subsequently, In 1939 Igor Sikorsky (25 May 1889 – 26 October 1972) invented the first successful helicopter, upon which future designs were based.

African-American Paul E Williams was born in 1894 in the US and was also going to contribute his quota in the advancement and performance of the helicopter.

Paul E Williams was involved in the development of the “first useful helicopter” in particular the Lockheed Model 186 (XH-51), there were 3 units altogether. Although, such helicopter was not produced until 1962. He is acknowledged for incorporating various novel features into the helicopter that have effected the entire operation of helicopter in a brilliant way.

Paul E. Williams was a visionary inventor who broke boundaries and paved the way for future generations of engineers. This groundbreaking creation conquered new heights in aerial navigation, marking an important milestone in modern engineering history. As a result of Paul E. Williams’ innovative mind, the world have access to the skies and all of their untapped potential.

According to report, during world war II, Williams worked for the navy.

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