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Who was at the center of the Wasp's development? This man founded Pratt & Whitney.
Frederick Rentschler
100
In what year was Pratt & Whitney founded?
1925
100
In which city is Pratt & Whitney's Headquarters located?
East Hartford
100
What endeavor did Charles Lindbergh successfully complete in May of 1927?
The first solo transatlantic flight.
100
What is the name of the first Pratt engine?
The R1340 Wasp
200
Who was the first aviator to circumnavigate the globe?
Willie Post
200
How many engines did Pratt & Whitney build during World War II, approximately?
360,000
200
What is the name of the museum located at Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford campus?
The Hangar Museum
200
In 1969, who became the first man to land on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
200
Which Pratt & Whitney engine powers the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor?
F-119
300
To which famous aviator did the desk located in the Hangar Museum belong?
Charles Lindbergh
300
In what year did the American Society of Mechanical Engineers dedicate the Pratt & Whitney Wasp as a technology landmark?
2016
300
In which two North American countries does Pratt & Whitney operate?
USA & Canada
300
In 1957, which satellite became the first to launch into outer space?
Sputnik
300
Which Pratt & Whitney Engine Powers the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II?
F-135
400
Who is the current President of Pratt & Whitney?
Bob Leduc
400
How many people does Pratt & Whitney currently employ, approximately?
34,000
400
In which state was the original Pratt & Whitney Machine Tool shop located?
Connecticut
400
In 1947, Chuck Yeager proclaimed to be the first aviator to break which barrier, by approaching supersonic speed?
The sound barrier
400
Which Pratt & Whitney engine entered the commercial airline industry in 1964, and generally powered Boeing 727s and 737s?
JT8D
500
During the 1930s, which famous female aviator depended on Pratt's Wasp engine to break several aviation records?
Amelia Earhart
500
Following Pratt's ground test of the Wasp engine, how many units did the US Navy purchase?
200
500
Which state is Frederick Rentschler native to?
Ohio
500
In April of 1960, which space telescope launched for the first time?
Hubble
500
Which modern Pratt & Whitney engine is associated with significant reductions in noise and emissions, along with increased fuel efficiency?
Geared Turbofan (GTF)
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