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Hoffman X-1

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Hoffman X-1
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Designer Edward C. Hoffman
First flight 24 February 1960

The Hoffman X-1 Sweet Patootie is an American homebuilt aircraft designed by Edward C. Hoffman, first flying on 24 February 1960.

Design and development

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The Hoffman "Sweet Patootie" is a single place, low-wing, conventional landing gear-equipped aircraft.[1]

Specifications (X1)

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Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1961–62[2]

General characteristics

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 125 mph (201 km/h, 109 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn)
  • Range: 200 mi (320 km, 170 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)

References

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  1. ^ "Experimental Aircraft Fly-In". Flying Magazine: 36. November 1960.
  2. ^ Taylor 1961, pp. 266–267
  • Taylor, John W. R. (1961). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1961–62. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company.
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