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