Wolf Hoffmann FlugzeugbauOther aircraft · Fixed-wing · Austria
H-40
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 116 hp86 kW
- Cruise
- 97 kt180 km/h
About the H-40
The Hoffmann H-40 is a German single-engine, fixed-wing prototype sport aircraft designed for leisure flying and pilot training. Built using composite materials throughout, the aircraft features a conventional low-wing monoplane layout with side-by-side seating for two people and a tricycle undercarriage. It relies on a flat-four piston engine to provide its power.
The designer created the aircraft by adapting concepts from a previous motorglider project, carrying over the T-tail and high aspect ratio wings while shortening the span. The manufacturer intended for this machine to compete directly against established sporting two-seaters in the marketplace. Despite securing financial investment from a regional pump manufacturer, the project ultimately failed to attract sufficient backing to move into commercial series production.
This page covers the Wolf Hoffmann Flugzeugbau H 40: the same aircraft under other designations.
H-40 running costs
$177 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $4,002 | $5,084 | $6,003 |
| Oil | $93 | $116 | $151 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $2,167 | $2,667 | $4,833 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $11,762 | $17,667 | $25,087 |
| Per hour | $118 | $177 | $251 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-235
- Power
- 116 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,400 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 5.3 – 6.7 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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