Schweizer Aircraft Corp (CAGE Code 78103) – NSN Parts and Components Catalog

Operating Segments: Aviation, Agriculture

HQ: Horseheads, New York, United States

About Schweizer Aircraft

Schweizer Aircraft was founded in 1939 by a trio of brothers Paul, William, and Ernest Schwweizer. The company originally offered gliders such as the SGP 1-1, which were eventually adopted as trainers for the United States Army Air Corps. In the 1950s, Schweizer diversified into producing powered aircraft such as the G-164 Ag Cat, and in 1986, acquired the rights to Hughes helicopter designs through a deal with McDonnell Douglas. Schweizer helicopters would later go on to become some of the most popular training helicopters in the world. In 2004, Schweizer Aircraft was acquired by Sikorsky Aircraft corporation. At this time, Sikorsky became a much more diversified aerospace company. In 2012, United Technology Corporation, the parent company of Sikorsky, made the decision to shut down the production of new Schweizer aircraft.

CAGE Codes:

78103

Products, Services, and Platforms

Products:

• Sailplanes/Gliders: Schweizer’s products included a wide range of unpowered seaplanes/gliders in both one and two seat configurations. Schweizer sailplanes were used in many different roles including military training, civilian recreation, as well as competitive gliding.
• Helicopters/Rotorcraft: Following Schweizer’s acquisition of Hughes Helicopter designs, the company produced helicopters such as the 300C, 300CBi, S-333, and S-434. All of these models are light, single-engine helicopters designed primarily for civilian purposes.
• Other Aircraft: Schweizer manufactured the Grumman G-164 biplane agricultural aircraft from 1957 to 1981. The company also produced multiple reconnaissance aircraft such as the SA 2-37A and 2-37B for the United States Military, and participated in the development of the MQ-8 Fire Scout Helicopter UAV and the Sikorsky X-2 Demonstrator.

Subsidiaries/Partners

Schweizer Aircraft was owned and operated by Sikorsky, who was itself a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation.

Competitors

Competitors of Schweizer were, among others, Eurocopter, AgustaWestland, Bell, MD Helicopters, and other aircraft manufacturers.