Hughes Helicopters

Hughes Helicopters was an American aerospace company known for designing and manufacturing helicopters. Founded by aviation pioneer Howard Hughes in the 1940s, it became popular for producing models like the OH-6 Cayuse and the AH-64 Apache, which are used by military forces around the world. The company was known for its innovation in helicopter technology, emphasizing speed, maneuverability, and versatility. In the mid-1980s, Hughes Helicopters was sold to McDonnell Douglas, which later merged with Boeing, continuing the legacy of Hughes' commitment to advanced rotorcraft engineering.