Huff-Daland XB-1
Huff-Daland Aero Company · United States · first flew 1927 · bomber
The Huff-Daland XB-1 was a prototype bomber built for the United States Army Air Corps. It was the first aircraft named using just a B- designation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 18.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Twin tail
- Two Curtiss V-1570 Conqueror engines
Look for a large biplane bomber with a twin tail and two liquid-cooled Curtiss V-12 engines.
Specifications
- The Huff-Daland XB-1 has a length of 18.7 m (61 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 25.9 m (85 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
The first XB-1, called the Super-Cyclops by Huff-Daland, was an extension of the earlier XHB-1 Cyclops. It was essentially the same size, but had a twin tail and twin engines, and it first flew in September 1927.
Variants
The XB-1 was developed from the Huff-Daland XHB-1. One was built.
Where you'll see it
Before 1926 the Army used LB- and HB- prefixes for light and heavy bombers. The XB-1 was a single prototype and was scrapped.
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