Hughes Helicopters ( English Hughes Helicopters ) - an American helicopter manufacturing company that existed in the 1950-1980s. Created in 1947 by Howard Hughes . The most famous models of Hughes Helicopters helicopters are OH-6 “Keyuz” (civilian versions - Model 500 ) and AH-64 “Apache”. In 1984, the company became part of McDonnell Douglas .
| Hughes Helicopters, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Type of | Public company |
| Base | 1947 |
| Abolished | 1984 |
| Reason for Abolition | purchase of McDonnell Douglas |
| Successor | McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems |
| Founders | |
| Location |  Culver City and Mesa |
| Industry | helicopter industry |
| Products | Hughes OH-6 Cayuse AH-64 Apache |