1848-1930 Italian engineer who was at the forefront in the development of the hydrofoil. The hydrofoil is a cross between a ship and an airplane. It is raised above the water by small wing-like foils. At a specific speed the lift generated by foils...

Enrico Forlanini (december 13 1848 - October 9 1930) was an Italian engineer, inventor and aeronautical pioneer, well known for his works on helicopters, aircraft, hydrofoils and dirigibles. He was born in Milan. His older brother Carlo Forlanini was a...