Engineering: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 |
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)
- Wing area: 75 sq ft (7.0 m2) (original square tips)[4]
- Empty weight: 430 lb (195 kg)
- Gross weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 10.25 gallons
- Powerplant: 1 × 1600 Volkswagen air-cooled engine
Performance
- Maximum speed: 143 kn (165 mph, 266 km/h)
- Stall speed: 40 kn (46 mph, 74 km/h)
- Range: 350 nmi (400 mi, 640 km)
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
Triangular wing tips brought the span to 20 ft.(EAA Museum web site)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
Notes
- ↑ Plane and Pilot: 1978 Aircraft Directory, page 160. Werner & Werner Corp, Santa Monica CA, 1977. ISBN:0-918312-00-0
- ↑ Air Trails: 11. Winter 1971.
- ↑ Don Berliner (Dec 1970). "WITTMAN FORMULA V FLIES!". Sport Aviation.
- ↑ Jack Cox (Mar 1970). "Wittman Formula V Racer Progress Report". Sport Aviation.
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