Frederick Rentschler
American aerospace engineer and executive (1887ā1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frederick Brant Rentschler (November 8, 1887 ā April 25, 1956) was an American aircraft engine designer, aviation engineer, industrialist, and the founder of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. Rentschler created and manufactured many revolutionary aircraft engines, including those used in the aircraft of Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart and James Doolittle.[1] He is also a co-founder of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, the predecessor of United Technologies Corporation.
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Frederick Rentschler | |
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Born | (1887-11-08)November 8, 1887 Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | April 25, 1956(1956-04-25) (aged 68) Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Engineer, entrepreneur, executive |
Known for | Aircraft engineer, executive of Wright Aeronautical, Pratt & Whitney, United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, and United Aircraft |
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