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BB-1 Pioneer

Budd Company · United States · Interwar (1919–1938)

BB-1 Pioneer — Fixed Wing
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The Budd BB-1 Pioneer was an experimental United States flying boat of the 1930s utilizing the Savoia-Marchetti S.56 design. Its framework was constructed entirely of stainless steel, using the shotweld method of welding that alloy.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Budd Company
Service Entry
1931
Produced
1
Engine
1× 5-cylinder radial engine
Thrust / Power
|eng1 kn-ab= |eng1 lbf-ab= lbf; 210 hp
Length (ft)
25
Wingspan (ft)
34
Empty Weight (lb)
1749
MTOW (lb)
3300