Hellmuth Hirth
| Hellmuth Hirth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 April 1886 | 
| Died | 1 July 1938 (aged 52) | 
| Cause of death | Plane crash | 
| Known for | Founder of Mahle and Hirth Engines | 
Hellmuth Hirth (German: [ˈhɛlmuːt ˈhɪʁt] ⓘ; 24 April 1886 – 1 July 1938) was a German engineer who founded the Mahle GmbH and Hirth companies, manufacturing engine components and complete aircraft engines respectively.