Hughes H-1 Racer
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The Hughes H-1 Racer is a racing aircraft built by Hughes Aircraft in 1935. Utilising different wings, it set both a world airspeed record and a transcontinental speed record across the United States. Wikipedia
Engine type: Pratt & Whitney R-1535 Twin Wasp Junior
Wingspan: 32′ 0″
First flight: August 17, 1935
Range: 4,000 mi
Manufacturer: Hughes Aircraft Company
Cruise speed: 323 mph
Designer: Richard Palmer
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