Howard Hughes' Constellation airplane sets flight record

The Lockheed Constellation, the largest land-based transport plane, made its first public flight across the U.S., setting a new speed record. Co-piloted by Howard Hughes and Jack Fry, the plane's technical prowess and potential military applications were highlighted, promising to connect continents in the future.

What is the Lockheed Constellation known for?

• Being the fastest jet fighter

• Being the largest land-based transport plane

• Being the first commercial jet

• Being a stealth aircraft

How many engines power the Lockheed Constellation?

• Eight 16-cylinder engines

• Six 24-cylinder engines

• Four 18-cylinder engines

• Two 12-cylinder engines

What speed did the Constellation achieve during its record-breaking flight?

• 300 miles an hour

• 355 miles an hour

• 400 miles an hour

• 450 miles an hour

How long did it take for the Constellation to fly from California to Washington, D.C.?

• Five hours and 30 minutes

• Six hours and 58 minutes

• Eight hours and 20 minutes

• Seven hours and 15 minutes

What is the troop-carrying capacity of the Constellation's sister ships in Army service?

• 150 troops

• 50 troops

• 75 troops

• 100 troops