Malcolm Lockheed

Also known as Malcolm Loughead

Malcolm Lockheed was an American aviation engineer and inventor. He invented the hydraulic brake and, with his brother Allan Lockheed, produced the Model G, the first successful tractor seaplane. In 1926 the brothers also founded the Lockheed Aircraft Company, which went on in 1995 to become Lockheed Martin.

Occupation: engineer, businessperson
Citizenship: United States
Born: 1887
Died: 1958, August 12, 1958

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Flora Lougheadmother Allan Lockheedsibling

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Malcolm Lockheed (né Malcolm Loughead; – ) was an American aviation engineer who formed the Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company along with his brother, Allan Loughead, also known as Allan Lockheed. This company went on to become the Lockheed Corporation. Life Loughead was the son of Flora and John Loughead. He had a half-brother Victor, a sister Hope, and a brother Allan Lockheed. Loughead also patented the first hydraulic brakes in 1917; these were adopted by Duesenberg for their 1921 Model A. In 1919, Malcolm and his brother Allen were awarded the Order of the Golden Crown by King Albert of Belgium.

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Also known as Malcolm Loughead

Malcolm Lockheed

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