McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
American aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor 1939–1967 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The McDonnell Aircraft Corporation was an American aerospace manufacturer based in St. Louis, Missouri. The company was founded on July 6, 1939, by James Smith McDonnell, and was best known for its military fighters, including the F-4 Phantom II, and crewed spacecraft including the Mercury capsule and Gemini capsule. McDonnell Aircraft later merged with the Douglas Aircraft Company to form McDonnell Douglas in 1967.
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Industry | Aerospace |
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Founded | July 6, 1939; 85 years ago (1939-07-06) |
Founder | James Smith McDonnell |
Defunct | April 28, 1967; 57 years ago (1967-04-28) |
Fate | Merged with Douglas Aircraft Company |
Successor | McDonnell Douglas |
Headquarters | , United States of America |
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