Wittman V-Witt
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| Role | Formula V Racer |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Steve Wittman |
| Designer | Steve Wittman |
| First flight | October 28, 1970 |
| Introduction | 1970 |
| Primary user | Air racer |
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The Wittman V-Witt also called Witts V and Witt's Vee[1] is single-engine tube-and-fabric construction aircraft specifically made for Formula V Air Racing.
Design
The aircraft is made of welded steel tube fuselage with fabric covering. The thin-profile wings are wire-supported. The engine requires a 12-inch extension to mount the propeller ahead of a streamlined cowling.[2]
Operational history
The Witts V was flown in races and demonstrations from 1972 through 1981.
The prototype aircraft is on display at the EAA Airventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Specifications (Wittman V-Witt)
Data from Berliner[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 18 ft 2 in (5.54 m)
- Wingspan: 17 ft 6 in (5.33 m)
- Height: 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m)
- Empty weight: 430 lb (195 kg)
- Gross weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 10.25 gallons
- Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen air-cooled engine
Performance
- Maximum speed: 143 kn; 266 km/h (165 mph)
- Stall speed: 40 kn; 74 km/h (46 mph)
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
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Notes
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