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Hughes H1 Racer

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The Hughes H-1 is a racing aircraft built by Hughes Aircraft in 1935. It set a world airspeed record and a transcontinental speed record across the United States. The H-1 Racer was the last aircraft built by a private individual to set the world speed record; most aircraft to hold the honor since have been military designs.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 40.3ft (12.3m)
  • Length 31.4ft (9.6m)
  • Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 4,250lbs (1,927kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,105lbs (2,315kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.979
  • Wing Loading 25.7lbs/ft2 (125.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 198.7ft2 (18.5m2)
  • Drag Points 2405

Parts

  • Number of Parts 29
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 228