United Aircraft
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The United Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer formed by the break-up of United Aircraft and Transport Corporation in 1934. In 1975, the company became United Technologies, which in 2020 merged with Raytheon, later renamed RTX Corporation.[1]
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Industry | Aerospace |
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Predecessor | United Aircraft and Transport Corporation |
Founded | September 26, 1934 |
Fate | Renamed to United Technologies effective May 1, 1975 |
Successor | United Technologies |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Frederick Rentschler, founder; George J. Mead, senior engineer |
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