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Ryan Airlines NYP Spirit of St. Louis
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Hughes Aircraft H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose"
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Ryan Airlines | Hughes Aircraft |
| Type | Experimental & historic pioneers | Experimental & historic pioneers |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1927 | 1947 |
| Status | Retired | Retired |
| Units built | 1 | 1 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 8.43 m | 66.65 m |
| Wingspan | 14.02 m | 97.54 m |
| Height | 2.99 m | 24.18 m |
| Wing area | 29.6 m² | 1,061.9 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 975 kg | 113,400 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 2,330 kg | 181,437 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 214 km/h | 351 km/h |
| Cruise speed | — | 282 km/h |
| Range | 6,600 km | 4,800 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m | 6,370 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1 | 3 |
| Seats (max.) | — | 750 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 8 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Wright J-5C Whirlwind (radial) | Pratt & Whitney R-4360-4A Wasp Major |
| Power (each) | 165 kW | 2,238 kW |
At a glance
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