H-4 Hercules


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The Spruce Goose had the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever to fly.

H-4 Hercules Specifications
Primary Function:Military Transport
Contractor:Hughes Aircraft Company
Crew:700 troops
Unit Cost:$40 million USD
Powerplant
Eight Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engines rated at 3,000 shp each
Dimensions
Length:218 ft, 6 in
Wingspan:320 ft
Height:30 ft, 6 in
Weights
Gross:400,000 lb
Max. Payload:130,000 lb
Performance
Speed:~218 mph
Ceiling:~20,900 ft
Range:~3,000 miles
Armament
N/A

H-4 Hercules Achievements
The Spruce Goose had the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever to fly.