Franklin Engine Company

Franklin Engine Company
Industry	Aerospace engineering
Founded	1902
Defunct	1975
Headquarters	Syracuse, New York, United States
Parent	H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company; (1893-1934); Republic Aviation; (1945–1947); Tucker Car; (1947–1961); Aero Industries; (1961–1975);

The Franklin Engine Company was an American manufacturer of aircraft engines. Its designs were used primarily in the civilian market, both in fixed wing and helicopter designs. It was briefly directed towards automobile engines as part of the Tucker Car Corporation, returning to aviation when that company failed. The company was later purchased by the Government of Poland.

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