Ben Rich
Ben Rich · Technology & Engineering
Second director of Lockheed's Skunk Works (1975-1991), 'father of stealth'; led development of the F-117 Nighthawk and worked on the SR-71, U-2 and F-22.
1925, Manila, Philippines — 1995, Ventura, California, United States
Southern California, United States
Ben Rich is recognized among Jewish contributors to Technology & Engineering — Second director of Lockheed's Skunk Works (1975-1991), 'father of stealth'; led development of the F-117 Nighthawk and worked on the SR-71, U-2 and F-22.
Ben Rich was an American aerospace engineer from a Jewish family, the second director of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works from 1975 to 1991. Known as the 'father of stealth,' he led development of the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter and contributed to the SR-71, U-2 and F-22 programs. His work reshaped modern military aviation.
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Second director of Lockheed's Skunk Works (1975-1991), 'father of stealth'; led development of the F-117 Nighthawk and worked on the SR-71, U-2 and F-22.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Rich_(engineer)
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