Bell X-16 Chief Designer passes away
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:27 pm
Richard A. Passman "Dick" (Age 94) passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, from complications of Covid-19.
Another legend lost. A man well ahead of his time when he designed the X-16.He worked in various programs and was the chief designer of the Bell X-16.
Working at General Electric, he developed the re-entry vehicles for CORONA spy satellites. He also co-wrote the X-15 book with John D. Anderson.
Another legend lost. A man well ahead of his time when he designed the X-16.He worked in various programs and was the chief designer of the Bell X-16.
Working at General Electric, he developed the re-entry vehicles for CORONA spy satellites. He also co-wrote the X-15 book with John D. Anderson.