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The '''Hughes XF-11''' was an experimental 1940s reconnaissance aircraft by Hughes aircraft. A crash in 1946 nearly killed the test pilot Howard Hughes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/XF-11_crash_site.htm |title=The Crash of the XF-11 }}</ref> This 1946 version had 2 counter-rotating props powered by 2 piston engines, which is the [[Flightgear]] version. | |||
Note that the designation is not part of the later F-# fighter sequence; in that sequence see Grumman F-11 Tiger (formerly F11F Tiger under the Navy's designation before 1962). | |||
== External links == | |||
* [http://www.airbornegrafix.com/HistoricAircraft/Design/XF11.htm XF-11 design] (airbornegrafix.com) | |||
* [http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/XF-11_crash_site.htm Hughes XF-11 Crash] (check-six.com) | |||
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| Type | Experimental aircraft, Reconnaissance aircraft, Military aircraft |
| Configuration | Twin boom aircraft |
| Propulsion | Piston aircraft, Twin-engine aircraft, Contra-rotating propeller aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| Author(s) | Emmanuel Baranger (3D, FDM) |
| FDM | YASim |
| --aircraft= | xf11 |
| Status | Beta |
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| License | GPLv2+ |
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The Hughes XF-11 was an experimental 1940s reconnaissance aircraft by Hughes aircraft. A crash in 1946 nearly killed the test pilot Howard Hughes.[1] This 1946 version had 2 counter-rotating props powered by 2 piston engines, which is the Flightgear version.
Note that the designation is not part of the later F-# fighter sequence; in that sequence see Grumman F-11 Tiger (formerly F11F Tiger under the Navy's designation before 1962).
External links
- XF-11 design (airbornegrafix.com)
- Hughes XF-11 Crash (check-six.com)
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