Huff-Daland LB-1
Huff-Daland Aero Corporation · United States · first flew 1923 · bomber
The Huff-Daland LB-1 was an American biplane light bomber operated by the United States Army Air Service in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine light bomber biplane
- Powered by a Packard 2A-2500 vee engine
- Crew of four
A large single-engine biplane bomber with a water-cooled vee engine.
Specifications
- The Huff-Daland LB-1 has a length of 14.07 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20.27 m (67 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
It was derived from the XLB-1 prototype bought by the Army in 1923, and carried an extra crewman.
Variants
The XLB-1 prototype had a 750 hp Packard 1A-2540. Nine LB-1 were built with the Packard 2A-2500.
Where you'll see it
It proved underpowered in service trials and was replaced by the twin-engined XLB-3. The 11th Bomb Squadron operated it.
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