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to keep it afloat on its maiden voyage, in case it was too heavy and was going to sink.LOL
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Today this wooden airplane is on display in long beach calforina what is the plane called?
The Spruce Goose.
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.
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
What are the ratings and certificates for Flight of the Spruce Goose - 1986?
Flight of the Spruce Goose - 1986 is rated/received certificates of: Iceland:12
Did the spruce goose ever fly in a war?
No, the Spruce Goose only ever flew once, it was a short test flight in November 1947.
What tree name rhymes with goose?
Spruce is a tree name that rhymes with goose.
Who built the Spruce Goose?
Howard Hughes
Which one is the heaviest airplane?
the spruce goose
Who built spruce goose?
Howard Hughes.
