The XH-17 Flying Crane Helicopter

The video discusses Howard Hughes' early career and his innovations in aircraft design, including the H1 Racer. It highlights the development of the XH 17 flying crane, which was designed to lift heavy loads using components from existing aircraft. The crane featured a unique propulsion system with turbojet engines, but its inefficiency led to limited range. Despite holding size records, the project was eventually abandoned after three years of testing.

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