Vought Aircraft

Vought Aircraft is an American aerospace company known for designing and manufacturing military and commercial aircraft. Founded in the early 20th century, it became prominent during World War II for producing the F4U Corsair fighter plane. Over the years, Vought has contributed to various aircraft programs, including the A-7 Corsair II and involvement in the space industry with the Space Shuttle program. The company has undergone various mergers and acquisitions and is now part of Northrop Grumman, continuing to play a role in advanced aerospace technology and defense systems.