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Spruce Goose

      

Hughes HK-1 "Spruce Goose"

Wingspan 97,54 m 319.92 ft
Fuselage height Approx. 9,14m Approx. 30 ft
Cruising speed Approx. 322 km/h Approx. 200 mph
Maximum range Approx. 4828 km Approx. 3 000 miles
Endurance (cruise) 20,9 hrs.
Service ceiling 6 370 m 20 900 ft
Engines 8 Pratt and Whitney R-4360, 3 000 hp each
Propellers 8 four bladed Hamilton Standards, diameter 5,23 m (17' 2).



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