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The "Spruce Goose" was a huge cargo seaplane designed and built by Hughes Aircraft during World War II. It was intended to be a cargo and troop carrier for the war effort, and to be converted to a passenger craft after the war.
Because the intended construction material, aluminum, was in short supply due to the war, Hughes had the plane constructed of laminated birch plywood. It had the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever built, nearly 320 feet (97.5 m).
After many design setbacks, one prototype was completed shortly after the war ended. The plane proved that it could take off, making a short unplanned test flight (with Howard Hughes at the controls) on November 2, 1947. But it never flew again, and many engineers consider it inherently unsafe.
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What is the name of the biggest aircraft in the world?
Spruce Goose.
What does spruse goose mean?
The Spruce Goose was the biggest aircraft ever made, made with completely wood.
Which aircraft was made of plywood?
I believe it was the "Spruce Goose" built by Howard Hughes.
Who designed the Spruce Goose?
The Spruce Goose is the nickname for the Hughes H-4 Hercules aircraft. It was manufactured in the United States and took it's first flight in November 1947.
What nickname was given to the plane with the largest wingspan of any aircraft in history?
Spruce Goose.
When he built the Spruce Goose?
Howard Hughes, president of Hughes Aircraft Corporation, flew his plane, The H-4 Hercules nicknamed the Spruce Goose, in 1947. The Hercules (Spruce Goose) is the largest flying boat ever built, and has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in history. It survives in good condition at the Evergreem Avoatopm Museum in McMinnville, Oregon.
Why is the Spruce goose named the Spruce goose?
The spruce goose or H-4 Hercules is called the spruce goose because it was an aquatic plane and because it was made out of wood. The plane was actually made out of birch and not spruce but the press insisted on calling it that. Hope that answers your question ;)
What is the wingspan of 'The Spruce Goose'?
The H-4 / Spruce Goose has a wingspan of 320 ft 11 in (97.54 m)
Is the Spruce Goose bigger then the B-52?
Yes, the Spruce Goose is bigger and heavier than the B-52.
What was the ''Spurce Goose''?
The Hughes H-4 Hercules (registration NX37602) ("Spruce Goose") was a prototype heavy transport aircraft designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft company.
Where can you find information about the Spruce Goose?
Wikipedia has a very nice page about the spruce goose. Additionally the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville OR, where the spruce goose is kept has a bit of info on their website. Both are linked below.
What is the spruce goose made of?
wood
