The NAS Award in Aeronautical Engineering, also known as the J.C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering, is awarded by the U.S.

National Academy of Sciences The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a United States nonprofit, NGO, non-governmental organization. NAS is part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, along with the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the ...

for "excellence in the field of aeronautical engineering". Established by

Jerome C. Hunsaker Jerome Clarke Hunsaker (August 26, 1886 – September 10, 1984) was an American naval officer and aeronautical engineer, born in Creston, Iowa, and educated at the U.S. Naval Academy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His work with Gu ...

and his wife, it was first awarded in 1968.

List of NAS Award in Aeronautical Engineering winners

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National Academy of Sciences
* Alan R. Mulally (2015) For his distinguished leadership in commercial aviation as exemplified by the development and commercialization of the Boeing 777 *

Norman R. Augustine Norman Ralph "Norm" Augustine (born July 27, 1935) is a U.S. aerospace businessman who served as United States Under Secretary of the Army from 1975 to 1977. Augustine served as chairman and CEO of the Lockheed Martin Corporation. He was chairma ...

(2010) For his service to the nation as a dedicated aeronautical engineer, a leader in the aerospace defense industry, a public servant, a civic leader, and a thought leader in the engineering profession. * Elbert L. Rutan (2005) For leadership in engineering design and construction of SpaceShipOne, Voyager, and other successful experimental aircraft. *

Richard T. Whitcomb Richard Travis Whitcomb (February 21, 1921 – October 13, 2009) was an American Aeronautical engineering, aeronautical engineer who was noted for his contributions to the science of aerodynamics. Biography Whitcomb was born in Evanston, Il ...

(2000) For his pioneering contributions to the aerodynamic design of high performance aircraft. *

William R. Sears William Rees Sears (March 1, 1913 – October 12, 2002) was an American aeronautical engineer and educator who worked at Caltech, Northrop Aircraft, Cornell University (as the J. L. Given Professor of Engineering), and the University of Arizona. ...

(1995) For his significant and enduring contributions to education, aerodynamics, and aircraft design, including the optimal Sears-Haack body and the original Northrop flying wing. * Robert T. Jones (1990) For his major contributions to aeronautics, including his supersonic area rule, discovery of the value of wing sweep in attaining supersonic flight, and application of the Heaviside Calculus to flight dynamics. * Thornton A. Wilson (1985) For his bold and farsighted leadership, which has enabled this nation to maintain and enhance its preeminence in commercial aircraft. * James S. McDonnell (1980) For his distinguished and pioneering contributions in engineering design and development of advanced military and commercial aircraft. *

Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. Donald Wills Douglas Sr. (April 6, 1892 – February 1, 1981) was an American aircraft industrialist and engineer. An aviation pioneer, he designed and built the Douglas Cloudster. Though it failed in its intended purpose—being the first to ...

(1973) For his vast contribution to the aviation world. * Leroy Randle Grumman (1968) For his long continued contributions to aeronautical engineering.

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List of NAS Award in Aeronautical Engineering winners

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