Robert A. Fuhrman

Robert Alexander Fuhrman (February 23, 1925 – November 21, 2009) was an American engineer responsible for the development of the Polaris Missile and Poseidon missile, as well as President and Chief Operating Officer of Lockheed Corporation. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} Fuhrman was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1976 "for contributions to the design and development of the Polaris and Poseidon underwater launch ballistic missile systems".^[4]

Born(1925-02-23)February 23, 1925

Detroit, Michigan

DiedNovember 21, 2009(2009-11-21) (aged 84)

Pebble Beach, California

EducationUniversity of Michigan (BSc '45)
University of Maryland (MSc '52)

Spouse

Nan McCormick

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(m. 1949)​

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Robert A. Fuhrman
Born	(1925-02-23)February 23, 1925 Detroit, Michigan
Died	November 21, 2009(2009-11-21) (aged 84) Pebble Beach, California
Education	University of Michigan (BSc '45) University of Maryland (MSc '52)
Spouse	Nan McCormick ​ (m. 1949)​

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Fuhrman graduated From the University of Michigan College of Engineering with a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering in 1945 and a master's degree in fluid mechanics and dynamics from the University of Maryland in 1952.