Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John K. Northrop
Northrop Aircraft
1937–1959
1937–1959
Northrop Aircraft
1937–1959
1937–1959
- Industry: Automotive & Aerospace
- Era: 1930
After frustrating attempts at aircraft engineering with many other firms, John Northrop founded Northrop Aircraft and helped it grow into a very lucrative defense contractor, providing everything from bombers, fighter jets, and reconnaissance planes to the United States military. Northrop's planes were known for being revolutionary in the field, often being the first to break barriers in aviation.
Education / Military
- Military Service: Army