To carry troops and passengers allegedly, but mots believe it was to satisfy Howard Hughes' ego.
Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes.
Howard Hughes.
Spruce goose
It was called the "Spruce Goose" because it was built out of wood.
I believe it was the "Spruce Goose" built by Howard Hughes.
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.
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 ;)
Howard Hughes with his Spruce Goose.
Howard Hughes in the "Spruce Goose" .
The H-4 / Spruce Goose has a wingspan of 320 ft 11 in (97.54 m)
Yes, the Spruce Goose is bigger and heavier than the B-52.