In the aerospace and defense industries, Textron has broad capabilities, including the research, development, and production of helicopters (Bell Helicopter), gas turbine and
reciprocating engine systems (Lycoming Engines), and business jets and turboprop and single-engine piston aircraft (Cessna and Beechcraft). The Textron Systems unit produces advanced
weapons, airborne and ground surveillance systems, specialty marine craft, and armored vehicles.
Reports on this and additional companies are contained in our Defense & Aerospace Companies Series,
Volume I and
Volume II.
Volume I covers over 50 U.S. and Canadian primes and their subsidiaries. Volume II covers over 60 top companies in Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world.