Hughes D-2
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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.[1]
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D-2 | |
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Role | Fighter aircraft, bomber |
Manufacturer | Hughes Aircraft |
Designer | Howard Hughes |
First flight | 20 June 1943 |
Introduction | Canceled |
Retired | 1944 |
Primary user | United States Army Air Forces (intended) |
Number built | 1 prototype |
Variants | Hughes XF-11 |
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