In the following years, Cessna would be taken over by Clyde's nephews, and the popularity of Cessna planes skyrocketed in the post-World War II years with models like the 172 Skyhawk and 182 Skylane. Though the company's primary focus has always been on civilian aircraft, Cessna has built planes for military service, including the T-37 trainer and the A-37 Dragonfly attack aircraft, which was used during the Vietnam War. Beyond the main Textron Aviation division, Textron also owns Bell, the famed helicopter maker of choppers such as the Bell UH-1 Huey and the legendary Bell AH-1 Supercobra attack helicopter.
Author: Mike Garrett
Published at: 2025-12-06 21:08:24
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