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Wittman V-Witt

FieldValue
nameV-Witt
imageWitts V.jpg
captionWitts V on display
aircraft_typeFormula V Racer
national_originUnited States
manufacturerSteve Wittman
designerSteve Wittman
primary_userAir racer
introduction1970
first_flightOctober 28, 1970

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.

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 to 1981.

The prototype aircraft is on display at the EAA Airventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Specifications (Wittman V-Witt)

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Performance

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Triangular wing tips brought the span to 20 ft.(EAA Museum web site)

References

Notes

References

  1. Plane and Pilot: ''1978 Aircraft Directory'', page 160. Werner & Werner Corp, Santa Monica CA, 1977. {{ISBN. 0-918312-00-0
  2. Air Trails. (Winter 1971)
  3. Don Berliner. (Dec 1970). "WITTMAN FORMULA V FLIES!". Sport Aviation.
  4. Jack Cox. (Mar 1970). "Wittman Formula V Racer Progress Report". Sport Aviation.
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