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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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