Howard Hughes' Constellation airplane sets flight record

Howard Hughes' Constellation airplane sets flight record

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History, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many engines power the Lockheed Constellation?

Eight 16-cylinder engines

Six 24-cylinder engines

Four 18-cylinder engines

Two 12-cylinder engines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

150 troops

50 troops

75 troops

100 troops