Pierre Sprey

Pierre Sprey
Born
Pierre Michel Sprey

(1937-11-22)November 22, 1937
DiedAugust 5, 2021(2021-08-05) (aged 83)
Glenn Dale, Maryland
Nationality
  • French
  • American
Alma mater
Occupationrecord producer

Pierre Michel Sprey (November 22, 1937 – August 5, 2021) was an American defense analyst. Working with John Boyd and Thomas P. Christie at the Pentagon, he was associated with the self-dubbed 'Fighter Mafia', which advocated the use of energy–maneuverability theory in fighter jet design. Sprey falsely claimed to be involved in the design of several military jets, including the F-16 and A-10.