Bohannon B-1


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.

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". The aircraft went on to set 30 altitude and time to climb records.

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. For 2001 attempts, a Lycoming IO-555 was installed.

Operational history

The B-1 has set, and beat, its own records several times. The B-1 operates in the FAI C-1b Class..