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The Hughes H-1 Racer was designed to meet the needs of the most advanced air racers of the era. Various versions did not get beyond the prototype stage, until the slick aircraft was developed.
It made its maiden flight on June 14, 1935 and subsequently set a number of world records. Eventually the aircraft logged over 1,800 flying hours before being retired.
The search for more speed led Hughes to design an updated, improved aircraft, based on the most modern technology available at the time. The H-1 engine featured specially ported heads, a high compression ratio, and a strengthened structure to withstand high speed operations.
The wing design featured a streamlined leading edge and revised aileron controls for speed and maneuverability.
The scale replica of the Hughes H-1 Racer, as seen in the picture above, was built by James Wright. Unfortunately the aircraft crashed, killing Wright.
Pictured above is a RC Hughes H-1 Racer airplane for sale from T&J Models. It
is sold as a short kit. Wingspan of the RC Airplane is 32". Recommended power comes from geared 020
or outrunner electric motors.
In the picture below is the 1/12 scale Hughes H-1 Racer from Jim Young. It has a wingspan of 32" and a length of 26".
Jim powers his rc airplane with an Astro Flight 020 geared motor.
Precision Cut Kits sells plans for a Hughes H-1 Racer RC. The rc airplane
has a wing span of 80" and comes from a Pepino plan.
The second picture below is of a slope soarer Hughes H-1 Racer rc.
The 60" wing span rc airplane is for sale by Leading Edge Gliders. J.
Ludwick built the model. In the picture the RC Airplane is being flown by Steve Lange.
The last picture below is of another Hughes H-1 Racer rc slope
soarer. This rc airplane is also from a Leading Edge Gliders kit. It was built by Eric Eaton.
Forest Morris of Jasper GA writes: "I saw your web site and request for
information on the rc Hughes H-1 Racer. I have taken the RC Hughes H-1 Racer plans by L.F. "Jim" Pepino, enlarged
them to 28% of full scale and have a 107" wingspan version under construction. The build thread is on rcscalebuilder.com.
Forest, thank you for telling us about where to find the plans for the rc Hughes H-1 Racer. We wish you all the best on your
project and hope to hear about its successful flight.
Please email us about your favorite Hughes H-1 Racer rc.
Hughes H-1 Racer
