The a380 is, in 2012, the largest civil aircraft in passenger service, and the third largest aircraft in the history of aviation, after the hughes h 4 hercules and antonov an225. Visitors to the evergreen museum in mcminnville, oregon, learn about the h 4 hercules dubbed the spruce goose by the press, a name that designer howard hughes resented. The a380 is, in 2012, the largest civil aircraft in passenger service, and the third largest aircraft in the history of aviation, after the hughes h4 hercules and antonov an225. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet. Spruce goose was the name the media gave it due to its all wood construction. Hughes h4 hercules flying boat, in water at a port in california,united. Hughes continued to develop the aircraft under the h4 designation. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hughes hercules 4, the worlds largest transport plane under construction.
Gifr fsx g panel this is a free garmin g panel that works with microsoft flight simulator fsx features shows nav2 dme in the pfd current track indicator on the hsi magenta diamond mfd map is north up virtual cockpit mode works all features of the default fsx g work to install, download the zip file here. My father installed some of the avionics on the h 4 hercules. Intended as a transatlantic flight transport for use during world war ii. The spruce goose is a nickname commonly given to the hughes h 4 hercules, an aircraft designed and built by the hughes aircraft company. The hughes h4 hercules, aka spruce goose nx37602 is a prototype heavy transport aircraft designed and built by the hughes aircraft company. The a380 ndechokuti, muna 2012, chikuru yevagari ndege mu mutakurwi basa, uye yechitatu pakukura ndege munhoroondo avhiyesheni, mushure hughes h 4 hercules uye antonov an225. The aircraft made its first and only flight on 2 november 1947. Making this gigantic plane is much thougher than i thought. The press nicknamed it the spruce goose a name hughes hated because it insulted its. Howard hughes h4 hercules flight video dailymotion. Hughes h4 hercules spruce goose heavylift transport. G these will override but not overwrite the fsx default g for that aircraft.
Hughes h4 hercules spruce goose during a test flight in united. Also the n number texture on the wing has been changed to match the original. We currently offer a massive range of downloads for fsx, as well as older flight simulator addons for the everpopular fs2004, fs2002, cfs3 and now becoming ever popular with dediced virtual aviators is laminar researchs xplane series. It flew using the extra lift generated by the effect of its large wings when close to the surface of the water about four meters or less. Hughes flight simulation so you will have access to a good sign for its magnificent roofs. Alpha simulation c hercules, originally designed for fs2004, has been reworked for fsx with new sounds, new vc only flight deck, multiple pop up windows, new air file, new flight dynamics, new air configuration, thumbnails, adjustable cargo and fuel weights, new gauges, exhaust effects, all textures converted to dds format, new camera views, window icons placed within the vc. Really want to find a c microsoft flight simulator. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
Until he died in 1976, hughes made sure that the hk1 h 4 was constantly maintained and kept in flightready condition. This late 1940 plane is actually built all from wood, giving the name spruce goose. Intended as a transatlantic flight transport for use during world war ii, it was not completed in time to be used in the war. Fsx 2dpanel and improved vctextures for the hughes xf11a prototype, made. The cargotype flying boat was designed to carry 750 fully equipped troops or two sherman tanks over long distances. Jun 28, 2018 as much as aviation technology has advanced to this day november 20, the hughes h 4 hercules still maintains the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever built, let alone considered for production. The hughes h4 hercules, or spruce goose, as it is often. Included is the original readme file and some pictures of the h1 racer. In 1947 howard hughes s h4 hercules was the largest, heaviest and most expensive plane ever built. Hughes h4 hercules flight simulator flight silmulator. Soon, hughes and his designer glenn odekirk began working on it. The hughes h 4 hercules also known as the spruce goose. The surviving example is at the evergreen aviation museum in the usa. Also known as the spruce goose, the hercules is a prototype heavy military transport built in 1947.
Jun 27, 2016 the h 4 hk1 was designed as a superlarge transatlantic cargo aircraft. It is the largest flying boat, and has the largest wingspan of any aircraft ever built. The spruce goose h4 hercules aircraft registration nx37602. Hughes h4 hercules flying boat, the spruce goose at. O hughes h4 hercules, conhecido como spruce goose pt. The hughes h4 hercules also known as the spruce goose. Hughes flight simulation so you will have access to a good sign for its magnificent. Hughes h4 hercules hughes h4 hercules flight simulator flight simulatorrelated posts. Sep 29, 2006 the hughes h 4 hercules spruce goose had eight engines. H4 spruce goose tp fsx youtubeh4 spruce goose tp fsx flight simulator x plane spotlight saundersroe sr45 duration. Jul 7, 2014 howard hughess h4 hercules the spruce goose it flew only once on nov. My father installed some of the avionics on the h4 hercules. The 4motor carrier is nearly 239 feet long for extra.
Criticalpast offers immediate downloads of fullresolution hd and sd masters and fullresolution timecoded screeners. The a380s upper deck extends along the entire length of the fuselage, giving the cabin area 50% more than its. Hughes h4 hercules spruce goose during a test flight. Visitors to the evergreen museum in mcminnville, oregon, learn about the h4 hercules dubbed the spruce goose by the press, a name that designer howard hughes resented. Hughes h4 hercules spruce goose flying boat flight. Hughes went on to fly it in 1947, and it was maintained in ready to fly condition until his death. Lun was one of the largest seaplanes ever built, with a length of 73 m 240 ft, rivaling the hughes h 4 hercules the spruce goose and many jumbo jets. This airbus is huge, but its also meant for passenger flights. Hughes hercules 4, the worlds largest transport plane. It has been downloaded times by fellow modelers from around the world.
Hughes h4 hercules spruce goose specifications and photos. They really werent sure it would lift off but it did. According to the wikipedia article the hughes h4 hercules spruce goose reached a maximum altitude of 70 feet on its flight. Built from wood because of wartime raw material restrictions on the use. The aircraft was built from wood due to wartime raw material restrictions to the use of aluminium and was granted the nickname spruce goose by its critics, mainly because some accused howard hughes of misusing government funding to build the aircraft. Howard hughes and the spruce goose first flight stock footage duration. Aircraft features one royal danish airforce livery by claus vendelboe holmberg, based on modified rdaf textures by jakob arnholtz. This package features a complete model from simshed, with everything whats needed to fly this aircraft in flight simulator. The spruce goose h4 hercules aircraft hughes aircraft company. Sum it flight sim x hercules the huge distinction it can.
The hughes h4 hercules registration nx37602 spruce goose is a prototype heavy transport aircraft designed and built by the hughes aircraft company. The spruce goose then found a home with the aero club of southern california, preserved in its own circular building, next to the former ocean liner queen mary, at long beach, calif. Thank you for downloading the simshed c royal danish air force. Hughes h4 hercules previous next on november 2, 1947, howard hughes made history by flying the worlds largest airplane, the mighty hughes flying boat, more commonly known as the spruce goose. Interest in transport seaplanes ended with the abandonment of howard hughes h4 hercules prototype. The h4 hk1 was designed as a superlarge transatlantic cargo aircraft. Howard hughes h 4 hercules flying boat six times larger than any aircraft of its time, the spruce goose, also known as the flying boat, is made almost entirely of wood. Yokes, pedals, scenery, aircraft and more in stock, available for download. Hughes h4 hercules spruce goose during a test flight in united states. Now commonly called the spruce goose, the hughes flying boat has endured to become a popular cultural icon of american history. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of khe sanh april 1967 duration. The hughes h4 hercules registration nx37602 was a prototype heavy transport aircraft designed and built by the hughes aircraft company. The aircraft made its first and only flight on november 2, 1947, and the project never advanced beyond the single example produced. Until he died in 1976, hughes made sure that the hk1h4 was constantly maintained and kept in flightready condition.
Alpha simulation c hercules originally designed for fs2004 has been reworked for fsxp3d with new sounds, new vc only flight deck, multiple pop up windows, new air file, new flight dynamics, new air configuration, thumbnails, adjustable cargo and fuel weights, new gauges, exhaust effects, all textures converted to dds format, new camera views, window icons placed within the vc. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. A repaint of tim conrads h1 racer with modified alpha channel to give it a closer to the original look, sleek and polished. The pro package comes with 10 liveries, repaint kit, ace, free liveries and more. Built from wood due to wartime raw material restrictions on the use of aluminum, it was nicknamed the spruce goose by its critics. See more ideas about flight deck, aviation and aircraft. The aircraft made its only flight on november 2, 1947 and the project was never advanced beyond the single example produced. Sep 26, 2012 hi seisiin, i dont know of a native fsx hercules, although after doing some research for you i came across a post that may help you get one into your hanger. The spruce goose h4 hercules aircraft registration.
May 14, 2017 singapore airlines between singapore and sydney. Howard hughess spruce goose h4 hercules in fsx accelleration, sporting turbo prop engines. Yet aside from a onemile test flight at 70ft 20m, the spruce goose as it was nicknamed by. The spruce goose, sr71, spaceplanes and migs at evergreen. Fantasysouvenir data plate for howard hughes h4 hercules or spruce goose.
After more than 3 years of development and an extensive beta test, captain sim is pleased to announce the official release of the most advanced pc based c hercules simulation. Hughes h4 hercules spruce goose flying boat dpl0112 etsy. Intended as a transatlantic flight transport for use during world war ii, it was not completed in time to be of use. I was just wondering if it was even possible to find a hughes h4 hercules for fsx. The hughes h4 hercules spruce goose lets turn to a commercial model.
Since it has no landing gear, start from water takeoff. Lun was one of the largest seaplanes ever built, with a length of 73 m 240 ft, rivaling the hughes h4 hercules the spruce goose and many jumbo jets. Its conception was launched in 1942, during the second world. I just downloaded the fs2004 version by dennis simanaitis to see if it works in fsx and it doesnt, the props are black disks and im not sure how to get the gauges working, but worst of all it wont land on water, it begins sinking like a submarine then the crash message comes up even if youve landed slow as light as a feather.
Copy the folder flight simulator x files with the saved flight into the main gefs online free flight simulator a free, online, multiplayer flight simulator based on worldwide aerial imagery. The spruce goose hughes h4 hercules aircraft, designed by howard hughes, makes its maiden flight over water in california, usa on 2nd november 1947. The pro package includes ce, ck, hc hercules models. Anything related to aircraft, airplanes, aviation and flying.
Flight simulator x jets flight simulator fighter planes,flight simulator games. Howard hughes s spruce goose h4 hercules in fsx accelleration, sporting turbo prop engines. Developed by hughes kaiser and then hughes, the need for the airplane evaporated when the war ended. Com hi guys, im looking for the hughes h4 hercules for flight simulator 2004. Hd inside spruce goose howard hughes h4 hercules at. At this altitude the aircraft was still in ground effect. According to the wikipedia article the hughes h 4 hercules spruce goose reached a maximum altitude of 70 feet on its flight. Vc by clive ryan, new updated c photoreal main panel and brand new.
Hughes h4 hercules the largest flying boat that flew. Since it was wartime, strategic material like aluminium was not available, so the aircraft was made entirely out of birch wood with its rudder and elevator made out of. Seriously, it isnt even worth viewing if its not in hd, you miss out an all the little details. Nov 09, 2017 copy the g and fs9gps directories to an aircraft panel folder, for example. See more ideas about spruce goose, flying boat and howard hughes. The a380s upper deck extends along the entire length of the fuselage, giving the cabin area 50% more than its direct competitor, the boeing 747400. About the hughes h 4 hfb 1 hercules 1947 usa plan this plan is 95. Hughes h4 hercules wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Hi seisiin, i dont know of a native fsx hercules, although after doing some research for you i came across a post that may help you get one into your hanger. Simnetwork fsx downloads, fsx aircrafts, fsx addons, fs2004 aircrafts, and flight simulator products. The aircraft made only one brief flight on november 2, 1947, and the project never advanced. When you first enter the evergreen aviation and space museum, youre greeted by the wing and pontoon of one of the largest aircraft ever made, the hughes h4 hercules.
This claim to fame includes even the mammoth american boeing 747 and the sovietrussian an225 mriya offerings. Its a native fs2004 version, its not the ideal way to go and may require some fixing up but until one pops up for fsx its worth a look. I would use the most common designation, in this case hughes h 4 hercules, with a redirect as has been done here. Howard hughess h4 hercules the spruce goose it flew. This is the all time famous, largest wingspan in the world, only 1 mile flown, howard hughes h4 hercules, or better known as the spruce goose. Hughes h4 hercules known as the space goose, h4 hercules is a mammoth eightengine aircraft that was built by hughes aircraft co to fulfill us heavy transport needs during the world war ii. If you dont want to pay for one, there is a freeware called c c3 hercules package on simviation. The hughes h4 hercules is built and designed by the hughes aircraft company and flew for the first and only time on 2 november 1947. The a380 wacho yokumusoro uriri kunopfuurira pamwe rose kureba fuselage, achipa kabhini nzvimbo 50% kupfuura ayo zvakananga mukwikwidzi, iye boeing 747400.
In 1942, the order to have three such aircrafts developed within two years was placed by the government and kaiser. Intended as a transatlantic flight transport for use during world war ii, it was. The hughes h 4 hercules registration nx37602 was a prototype heavy transport aircraft designed and built by the hughes aircraft company. The hercules is the largest flying boat ever built and has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in history. This technique created and used by rooks silva design group rsdg.
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