| Bohannon B-1 | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Bruce Bohannon |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Van's RV-4 |
The Bohannon B-1 is a purpose-built aircraft to set new world records in its class for time-to-climb. It is a development of the Van's RV-4. [1]
Bohannon and Miller built the Miller-Bohannon JM-2 Pushy Galore to set the new time to climb records and compete in Formula One air racing. Bohannon continued to set records with his new aircraft. He acquired Exxon as a sponsor for record attempts. His B-1 was painted in a stylized tiger paint scheme and named the "Exxon Flyin' Tiger". [2] The aircraft went on to set 30 altitude and time to climb records. [3] [4]
The Bohannon B-1 is a low-wing, all-metal single-seat aircraft with conventional landing gear. The Lycoming IO-540 engine is augmented with nitrous oxide to increase power from 260 to 425 hp (194 to 317 kW). [5] For 2001 attempts, a Lycoming IO-555 was installed. [6]
The B-1 has set, and beat, its own records several times. The B-1 operates in the FAI C-1b Class. (Piston aircraft 1,102 to 2,205 lb (500 to 1,000 kg)).
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