The XF-11 is a military spec plane designed by Howard Hughes. The U.S. Military ordered 100 models, but only 2 prototypes were developed. This is due from Howard’s test flight of one of the models resulting in an engine failure and crashed into the Beverly Hills Country Club. Howard did indeed survive the crash. The second prototype, however, was a success, but manufacturing never got underway. This plane is what also led to the U.S. wanting Hughes to build the plane we all know and love, the H-4, or the Spruce Goose.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Mac
- Wingspan 50.0ft (15.3m)
- Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
- Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 16,572lbs (7,517kg)
- Loaded Weight 17,769lbs (8,060kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.225
- Wing Loading 54.1lbs/ft2 (264.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 328.3ft2 (30.5m2)
- Drag Points 7220
Parts
- Number of Parts 69
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 381
@Smokehouse03 He attempted to land at the golf course there
Nice.