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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. [http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/XF-11_crash_site.htm] This 1946 version had 2 counter-rotating props powered by 2 piston engines, which is the FG version. | The Hughes XF-11 was an experimental 1940s reconnaissance aircraft by Hughes aircraft. A crash in 1946 nearly killed the test pilot Howard Hughes. [http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/XF-11_crash_site.htm] This 1946 version had 2 counter-rotating props powered by 2 piston engines, which is the FG version. | ||
Note that the designation is not part of the later F-# fighter sequence;in that sequence Grumman F-11 Tiger (formerly F11F Tiger under the Navy's designation before 1962). | 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). | ||
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Type | prototype reconnaissance |
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Author(s) | Unknown |
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Status | on CVS |
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 FG 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).