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Huff-Daland XB-1
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The Huff-Daland XB-1 was a prototype bomber aircraft built for the United States Army Air Corps.
Quick Facts XB-1, Role ...
XB-1 | |
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Role | Medium bomber |
Manufacturer | Huff-Daland Aero Company |
First flight | September 1927 |
Status | Scrapped |
Number built | 1 |
Developed from | Huff-Daland XHB-1 |
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The XB-1 was the first aircraft named using just a B- designation. Prior to 1926, the U.S. Army used LB- and HB- prefixes, signifying 'Light Bomber' and 'Heavy Bomber'. The first XB-1, called the Super-Cyclops by Huff-Daland,[1] was an extension of the earlier Huff-Daland XHB-1 'Cyclops'. It was essentially the same in size, but sported a twin tail and twin engines.