Bohannon B-1

Bohannon B-1
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]

Development

Bohannon and Miller built the Miller-Bohannon JM-2 Pushy Galore to set new time to climb records and compete in Formula One air racing. Bohannon set out to continue time to climb records with a 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 17 altitude and time to climb records.[3][4]

Design

The Bohannon B-1 is an all-metal single place, low-wing 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]

Operational history

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)).

Specifications (Bohannon B-1)

Data from Sport Aviation

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Related development


References

  1. "Bruce Bohannon". Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  2. Popular Science: 8. July 1994. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "Retirern' Tiger". Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  4. "Bruce Bohannon". Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  5. Flying Magazine: 35. November 1999. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. Flying Magazine: 36. July 2001. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. Flying Magazine: 35. November 1999. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. Flying Magazine: 35. February 2001. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. Flying Magazine: 36. July 2001. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. Flying Magazine: 36. July 2002. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. Flying Magazine: 34. February 2003. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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