Constantin Wladimir Rozanoff | |
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Nickname(s) | Kostia |
Born | Warsaw, Vistula Land, Russian Empire | 23 August 1905
Died | 3 April 1954 Melun, France | (aged 48)
Allegiance | ![]() |
Years of service | 1940–1946 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | GC II/4, GC 2/5 «Lafayette», GC 2/3 «Dauphiné» |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Air Medal, Légion d'honneur |
Constantin Wladimir Rozanoff, also known as Kostia Rozanoff, (Russian: Розанов, Константин Владимирович; 23 August 1905 – 3 April 1954) was a French test pilot, a colonel of the French Air Force, and one of the pioneers of jet aviation. He was the chief test pilot at Dassault Aviation.[1] He flew 201 types of planes and helicopters while logging 5,000 flying hours, including 3,865 combat hours. He also broke the sound barrier 104 times.