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First flight
  
October 28, 1970

Designer
  
Steve Wittman

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The Wittman V-Witt also called Witts V and Witt's Vee is single-engine tube-and-fabric construction aircraft specifically made for Formula V Air Racing.

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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.

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

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)
  • Range: 348 nmi; 644 km (400 mi)
  • Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)

    • References

    Wittman V-Witt Wikipedia
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