The Spruce Goose

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yogi_Bear_and_the_Magical_Flight_of_the_Spruce_Goose
gptkbp:aircraft_operated approximately 1 minute
first and only flight
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Howard_Hughes
gptkbp:challenges weight distribution
building with wood
gptkbp:community_engagement high
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1942
1947
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:museum
gptkbp:crew 3 crew members
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in documentaries
gptkbp:date 1940s
gptkbp:debut_year 1947
gptkbp:design gptkb:Howard_Hughes
gptkbp:educational_programs Hughes Aircraft engineers
gptkbp:engine 8
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:H-1_radial_engine
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Mc_Minnville,_Oregon
permanently displayed
gptkbp:famous_for being made of wood
gptkbp:famous_person gptkb:Howard_Hughes
gptkbp:features double hull
gptkbp:first_flight 1947
limited due to size
November 2, 1947
gptkbp:height 79 feet 4 inches (24.2 m)
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War II era
gptkbp:historical_event post-war aviation development
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of innovation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Spruce Goose
gptkbp:influenced modern cargo aircraft design
gptkbp:influenced_by aviation advancements
World War II needs
gptkbp:innovation use of plywood
gptkbp:inspiration films and books
Howard Hughes' vision
gptkbp:is_involved_in testing for military use
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft design
gptkbp:length 218 feet 8 inches (66.8 m)
gptkbp:location gptkb:Evergreen_Aviation_&_Space_Museum
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Hughes_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 80 knots (150 km/h; 93 mph)
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:H-4_Hercules
gptkbp:notable_achievement largest wingspan of any aircraft
gptkbp:notable_feature largest flying boat ever built
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:battle
gptkbp:operational_history limited
gptkbp:project World War II transport
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity 32 passengers
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:type gptkb:football_club
gptkbp:weight 200,000 pounds (90,700 kg)
gptkbp:wingspan 320 feet (98 m)