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H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose"

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The H-4 was a flying boat made by Howard Hughes in 1947. He got off 70ft from the water and flew for one mile. It was originally supposed to be part of the U.S Navy, but was never delivered. Hughes said in an interview, that if the Hercules didnt fly, he would leave the United states, of whom he didnt, since it flew. This airplane flys really good in the air, and once i make it right, i will be able to make an aircraft that can takeoff from water. The plane can fly up to 40000ft or so. Happy flying! Pilot level: 2

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 57.2ft (17.4m)
  • Length 27.1ft (8.3m)
  • Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 9,187lbs (4,167kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,946lbs (6,325kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.289
  • Wing Loading 30.7lbs/ft2 (149.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 454.1ft2 (42.2m2)
  • Drag Points 5193

Parts

  • Number of Parts 174
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 447