The company was founded on July 6, 1939 by James Smith McDonnell, and was best known for its military fighters, including the F-4 Phantom II, and manned spacecraft including the Mercury capsule and Gemini capsule.
Perusahaan ini didirikan pada 16 Juli 1939 oleh James Smith McDonnell, dan terkenal karena pesawat tempur militer, termasuk F-4 Phantom II, dan pesawat ruang angkasa berawak termasuk kapsul Mercury dan kapsul Gemini.