North American Aviation
USA Est. 1928 1967 (merged into Rockwell)
From the P-51 Mustang to the Apollo Command Module, North American Aviation built some of the most significant aircraft and spacecraft in history. Their work spans the entire arc of American aerospace achievement.
Heritage
North American's legacy includes the most iconic American fighter of WWII, the first supersonic bomber, and the spacecraft that carried astronauts to the Moon. The company exemplified American aerospace ambition at its peak.
Known for
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Notable programs
- P-51 Mustang
- B-25 Mitchell
- F-86 Sabre
- X-15
- Apollo Command/Service Module
Aircraft by North American Aviation
Apollo Command Module
The Apollo Command Module brought astronauts home. Twelve humans traveled to the Moon and back in th...
B-25 Mitchell
The B-25 Mitchell will forever be remembered for the Doolittle Raid — 16 bombers launched from the U...
P-51 Mustang
The P-51 Mustang was the fighter that won the air war over Europe. When the British Merlin engine re...