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Ben Rich

American aircraft designer (1925-1995) · United States · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 69

Benjamin Robert Rich was an American engineer and the second director of Lockheed's Skunk Works from 1975 to 1991, succeeding its founder, Kelly Johnson. Regarded as the "father of stealth", Rich was responsible for leading the development of the F-117, the first production stealth aircraft.

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National Aviation Hall of Fame2005

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He also worked on the F-104, U-2, A-12, SR-71, and F-22, among others.

Country
United States
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1995 · aged 69