Constantine L. Zakhartchenko, 1900-1987
Constantine L’vovich Zakhartchenko was born in Lublin, Russia, on January 17, 1900. He was a graduate of the Imperial Naval Academy, and served as midshipman, second mate and second officer from 1916-1920. Emigrating to the United States, Zakhartchenko enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing it in 1923, and embarking on an engineering career. Zakhartchenko worked as Assistant chief engineer at the Shiuchow Aircraft Works in Kwangtung, China, from 1934-1943, and later worked for the McDonnel Aircraft Corporation, and the United States Naval Ordnance Experimental Unit at Potomac River Naval Command.
He was involved with the design and development of numerous aircraft, aircraft components, and missiles, including the jet engine afterburner, the McDonnell ZHJD-1 twin engine helicopter, and ZAUM-N-Z cruise missile. In 1956, he received the U. S. Navy distinguished civilian service award.
Constantine L. Zakhartchenko died in 1987 in Washington, D.C.
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