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XF-11 1st version 1946

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The Hughes XF-11 was a prototype military reconnaissance aircraft, designed and flown by Howard Hughes and built by Hughes Aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces. Although 100 F-11s were ordered in 1943, only two prototypes and a mockup were completed. During the first XF-11 flight in 1946, Howard Hughes crashed the aircraft in Beverly Hills, California.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 100.3ft (30.6m)
  • Length 64.7ft (19.7m)
  • Height 22.0ft (6.7m)
  • Empty Weight 12,507lbs (5,673kg)
  • Loaded Weight 27,690lbs (12,560kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.288
  • Wing Loading 22.5lbs/ft2 (110.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,228.4ft2 (114.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5495

Parts

  • Number of Parts 57
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 473