Hoffmann H40
Wolf Hoffmann Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1988 · light aircraft
The Hoffmann H40 was a prototype sport aircraft built in Germany in 1988. Designed by Wolf Hoffmann, it was based on his Dimona motor glider.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.26 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- Low-wing monoplane with side-by-side seating
- High aspect ratio wings and a T-tail carried over from the Dimona motor glider
- Tricycle undercarriage and composite construction
It was a conventional low-wing monoplane with side-by-side seating for two, a tricycle undercarriage and a T-tail. It was built throughout of composite materials and powered by a 116 hp Lycoming O-235.
Specifications
- The Hoffmann H40 has a length of 7.26 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.76 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + 1 passenger.
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History
It first flew on 28 August 1988. Its high aspect ratio wings and T-tail were carried over from the motor glider, though the span was shorter than that of the Dimona.
Variants
Only one H40 was built.
Where you'll see it
Hoffmann intended it to compete with sporting two-seaters such as the Grob G 115 and Robin ATL. It never entered production because he could not find the financial backing, despite a 30 per cent share bought by the pump manufacturer ABS.
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