Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, founded in 1930, was an American aerospace company known for designing and manufacturing military aircraft. Based in Long Island, New York, it produced iconic planes like the F-14 Tomcat and the lunar module used in the Apollo moon missions. The company was recognized for its innovative engineering and played a significant role in both World War II and the Cold War. In the 1990s, Grumman merged with Northrop Corporation, forming Northrop Grumman, which continues to be a major player in the defense and aerospace industries.