Frederick Rentschler
American aerospace engineer and executive (1887–1956)
Frederick Brant Rentschler (November 8, 1887 – 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.2
From Wikipedia’s article on Frederick Rentschler (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Nov 8, 1887, died Apr 25, 1956.1
About
He is also a co-founder of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation, the predecessor of United Technologies Corporation.
From Wikipedia’s article on Frederick Rentschler, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
- Pratt & WhitneyFounder3
- United Technologies CorporationFounder4
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- 1WikidataFrederick Rentschler on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaFrederick Rentschler on Wikipedia
- 3WikidataPratt & Whitney, Founder
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