McDonnell Douglas
USA Est. 1967 1997 (merged into Boeing)
The merger of McDonnell and Douglas created a powerhouse that built the F-4 Phantom, F-15 Eagle, and F/A-18 Hornet — the backbone of American tactical aviation for fifty years.
Heritage
McDonnell Douglas fighters served in every American conflict from Vietnam through Desert Storm and beyond. The F-4 alone flew for three services and a dozen allied nations.
Known for
fightertransport
Notable programs
- F-4 Phantom II
- F-15 Eagle
- F/A-18 Hornet
- DC-10
- MD-80