Luo Yang (aircraft designer)

Luo Yang (1961  November 25, 2012) was a Chinese aircraft designer. He was the head of production and designer for the Shenyang J-15 fighter jet.[1][2] He was also the chairman and general manager of Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.

Luo Yang
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Born
Luo Yang

1961
Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
DiedNovember 25, 2012 (aged 51)
Dalian, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
Resting placeHuilonggang Cemetery for Revolutionaries, Shenyang
NationalityChinese
CitizenshipChinese
Alma materBeihang University
OccupationAircraft designer
Years active1982–2012
EmployerShenyang Aircraft Corporation

Career

In 1982, after graduating from Beihang University with a bachelor's degree, where he studied high-altitude equipment, Luo Yang joined the Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute. After some time there, he was promoted to deputy director of the institute.[3]

Death

On November 25, 2012, Luo suffered a sudden heart attack and subsequently died in hospital.[4] Luo was under pressure to make the J-15 fighter jet land on aircraft carrier Liaoning successfully.[5] A memorial service for him was held in Shenyang, his birthplace.[4]

References

  1. "The Ministry of Civil Affairs on Thursday honored Luo Yang, the production head of China's new J-15 fighter jet, by giving him the title of "martyr."".
  2. Wu Yong; An Baijie (November 30, 2012). "Grateful nation bids farewell". China Daily. p. 1.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Liu Ce; Zhao Lei (November 26, 2012). "Death of respected aircraft designer leaves military, and nation, in shock". China Daily. Retrieved December 2, 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. Yang, Lina (November 29, 2012). "Memorial service held for China's fighter jet production head". Xinhua. Archived from the original on December 3, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  5. Dasgupta, Saibal (November 27, 2012). "Jet designer dies after carrier glory". The Times of India. Archived from the original on December 1, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.


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