[Not to be confused with the B-1B Lancer!]
The Boeing B-1 seaplane, known inside the company as the Model 6, was designed by William Boeing in 1919. It was the company's first civilian model, and it was a commercial failure. Following the conclusion of the first World War the market for small, single-engine aircraft was flooded with military surplus, and as a result Boeing only built a single Model 6. The hull was laminated wood veneer (essentially fancy plywood), and the wing frames were spruce.
The plane was eventually sold to Edward Hubbard, who used it to operate an air mail service between Seattle, WA and Victoria, BC for the better part of a decade, flying over a quarter of a million miles. After the aircraft was retired, it found its way into the collection at MOHAI, where it remains on display.
In addition to the pilot, the craft could carry up to two passengers (or several hundred pounds of mail), and had a top speed of just under 80 knots (145 km/h).
I built a simple cockpit for VR operation, but the plane is simple and easy to fly on mobile as well. All flight controls are normal.
Activate 8 (batteries) and 1 (fuel cocks) to start the engine. Activate 2 for instruments in the cockpit.
Rotate at around 50 knots (90 km/h).
Landing approach can safely be made at speeds as high as 80 knots (150 km/h) and as low as 40 knots (75 km/h).
Flight characteristics are stable and relaxed, and the plane will naturally correct its attitude both in powered flight and in a glide.
Specifications
Spotlights
- This craft is curated
- EternalDarkness 3 days ago
- ThomasRoderick 3 days ago
- CrazyCatZe 2 days ago
- CCCP0000001 3 days ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Early Aviation Challenge
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 43.6ft (13.3m)
- Length 30.1ft (9.2m)
- Height 12.1ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 1,598lbs (724kg)
- Loaded Weight 1,952lbs (885kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.102
- Wing Loading 3.7lbs/ft2 (18.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 530.1ft2 (49.3m2)
- Drag Points 922
Parts
- Number of Parts 549
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 1,595
@StraitAircraft That's very kind of you! I'm far from a master, but check out this post for a few tips. Tag me when you build your Short Singapore – that's a really cool plane.
@EternalDarkness Thank you! I'll come say hello over there!
@LonelySea22
I really love your seaplane and I wish to learn more form you! I have a goal of making a Short Singapore since no one has made a good one yet. Could you teach me how to make good seaplanes? Tips?
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@LonelySea22 uhhhhhh
@LonelySea22 remind me, are you in PortSP? If not, it's a discord server I run with some friends that is focused on ships, airships, seaplanes, and such. You can find a link to join in my bio. I think you'd fit right in.
@KPLBall What, 75 knots and a 200lb payload isn't enough for a long-range bomber?
@EternalDarkness Thank you for the feedback! I updated the .xml file to improve accuracy - better engine startup and performance, trim input moves the elevator, etc - and I went ahead and tweaked the switches and instruments slightly to improve visibility. I'm always trying to make my builds more fun to fly!
The B-1 we want in warthunder: LANCER!
The B-1 we got: We have B+1!
(This is a joke)
Excellent build, both in terms of looks and in terms of performance. It lacks a bit of drag so it's quite reluctant to lose speed when landing, but other than that she was a pleasure to fly. Cockpit could use some work. I had a bit of trouble finding the switches in the dark. Overall a very nice plane.