Howard Hughes' Constellation Transport Plane Breaks Speed Record

The Constellation, the world's fastest transport plane, prepared in Burbank, California, made a historic non-stop flight from coast to coast in under seven hours. With four powerful engines, it carried 57 passengers at over 300 miles per hour. The plane, designed like a fighter, broke Howard Hughes' 1937 record by 30 minutes. Hughes, with co-pilot Jack Frye, oversaw its design. Secretary of Commerce Jesse Jones praised their achievement. The Constellation is now set to serve the army.

What is the horsepower of each engine on The Constellation?

• 3,000 horsepower

• 2,500 horsepower

• 2,200 horsepower

• 1,800 horsepower

How many passengers can The Constellation carry at full load?

• 65 passengers

• 60 passengers

• 57 passengers

• 50 passengers

Who was the co-pilot with Howard Hughes during the record-breaking flight?

• Jack Frye

• Amelia Earhart

• Charles Lindbergh

• Wiley Post

By how many minutes did The Constellation break the previous cross-country record?

• 35 minutes

• 25 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

What is the next role for The Constellation after its record-breaking flight?

• Cargo transport

• Military use

• Private charter

• Commercial airline service