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Edgar O. "Ed" Schmued (Schmüd; 1899–1985) was an Austrian/German-American aircraft designer, famed for his design of the iconic North American P-51 Mustang and, later, the F-86 Sabre while at North American Aviation.

He later worked on other aircraft designs as an aviation consultant.

Early life

Edgar Schmüd was born in Hornbach, Germany, 30 December 1899. His father Heinrich Schmüd was an Austrian, so Edgar inherited Austrian citizenship until he would finally adopt the American one.^[1] At the age of eight, he first saw an airplane in flight and decided that aviation was to be his life's work.

Edgar embarked early on a rigorous program of self-study to become an engineer, and later served an apprenticeship in a small engine factory.

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He also designed several innovative engine components for which he received patents. In his spare time, he continued the self-study of aviation. In World War I, he served in the Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops as