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Hughes D-2

Hughes Aircraft · Experimental bomber prototype · USA · WWII (1939–1945)

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The Hughes D-2 was an American fighter and bomber project begun by Howard Hughes as a private venture. It never proceeded past the flight testing phase but was the predecessor of the Hughes XF-11. The sole D-2 was completed in 1942–1943.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Defence
Era
WWII (1939–1945)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Hughes Aircraft
Operator
Hughes Aircraft
Primary Role
Experimental bomber prototype
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1943
Produced
1
Engine
2× Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
Thrust / Power
4,000 hp
Length (ft)
50
Wingspan (ft)
64
MTOW (lb)
31672
Service Ceiling (ft)
36000
Range (mi)
1000
Max Speed (mph)
400