Huff-Daland XB-1
The Huff-Daland XB-1 was a prototype bomber aircraft built for the United States Army Air Corps.
| XB-1 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Medium bomber |
| Manufacturer | Huff-Daland Aero Company |
| First flight | September 1927 |
| Status | Scrapped |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Huff-Daland XHB-1 |
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, 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.
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