McDonnell Douglas
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
Notable programs
- F-4 Phantom II
- F-15 Eagle
- F/A-18 Hornet
- DC-10
- MD-80
Aircraft by McDonnell Douglas
Douglas DC-9
The DC-9 democratized air travel. Before it, jets were for major airports with long runways and full...
F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle was designed with one mission: air superiority, no compromises. It came out of the Vi...
F-4 Phantom II
The F-4 Phantom II was the do-everything fighter of the Cold War. Navy interceptor, Air Force fighte...
F/A-18 Hornet
The Hornet was born from a loser. Northrop's YF-17 lost the Lightweight Fighter competition to the F...