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Top speed
  
168 km/h

Engine type
  
Reciprocating engine

Wingspan
  
7.72 m

Number of seats
  
2

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The Hatz CB-1 is a 1960s American light biplane designed by John Hatz for amateur construction. The Hatz Classic variant is supplied in kit form by Makelan Corp of New Braunfels, Texas, while the other variants are available as plans only.

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Design and development

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John Hatz designed the CB-1 in 1968 as a smaller version of a Waco F series biplane. The CB-1 is a tandem dual-control two-seat biplane with fixed tailwheel landing gear and powered by a variety of nose mounted small engines. Steel tube fuselage and tail with wooden wings. Plans and kits of parts for the CB-1 are available for amateur construction.

Variants

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CB-1
Base model
Hatz Classic
Designed by Billy Dawson, which has a stretched more rounded fuselage and powered by a Lycoming O-320.
Kelly-D
A simpler and larger variant of the Hatz, designed by Dudley Kelly.
Hatz Bantam
A lighter model that fits the United States light-sport aircraft rules.

Specifications (CB-1)

General characteristics

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  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m)
  • Wingspan: 25 ft 4 in (7.72 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 10 in (2.30 m)
  • Wing area: 178 ft2 (16.5 m2)
  • Empty weight: 850 lb (386 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1450 lb (658 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320, 100-150 hp (75-112 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 105 mph (168 km/h)
  • Range: 250 miles (402 km)
  • Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3659 m)

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    References

    Hatz CB-1 Wikipedia
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