WITTMAN “WITT‘S VEE”€

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Key Takeaways:

  • Steve Wittman's Witt's V is a highly competitive and notable aircraft in the Formula VEE racing circuit.
  • The racing ship is distinguished by its impressive speed, capable of reaching a top speed of 170 mph.
  • Wittman, the designer, has a significant legacy in racing, having been known for his aircraft like "Bonzo" in the Goodyear Racedays.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 700. Empty wt. 430. Fuel capacity 10. Wingspan 166″. Length 182″.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 170. Cruise mph 150. Stall mph 48. Climb rate 1,000. Takeoff run 800. Range 400.

The real bomb in the Formula VEE circuit is Steve Wittman’s Witt’s V. The amazing thing about this racing ship is its speed. Wittman has had it up to 170 mph (not quite supersonic, but three miles a minute). Wittman made “Bonzo” a household word back in the Goodyear Racedays.

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