| V-Witt | |
|---|---|
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| Witts V on display | |
| 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.
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]
The Witts V was flown in races and demonstrations from 1972 to 1981.
The prototype aircraft is on display at the EAA Airventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Data from Berliner [3]
General characteristics
Performance
Triangular wing tips brought the span to 20 ft.(EAA Museum web site)
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