About
American aircraft engine designer, aviation engineer, and founder of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.
Before Fame
As a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War I, he inspected Hispano-Suiza aircraft engines manufactured under French license.
Trivia
He was awarded the Daniel Guggenheim Medal for American Engineering in 1956.
Family Life
His mother's family owned the Republic Motor Car Co. that built Republic cars from 1910 until 1916.
Associated With
Charles Lindbergh was among the famous pilots to use the aircraft engines created by his company.
