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W-8Whittman Tailwind W-8

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
6
Active
6
Origin
US
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
TAIL
TAIL
700 kg600 nm156 kt2
Safety & ops history

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Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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People also ask
How many Whittman Tailwind W-8 are there?

6 Whittman Tailwind W-8 are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Whittman Tailwind W-8?

The Whittman Tailwind W-8 has a range of about 600 nautical miles.

How fast is the Whittman Tailwind W-8?

The Whittman Tailwind W-8 cruises at around 156 knots.

What is the Whittman Tailwind W-8's maximum take-off weight?

The Whittman Tailwind W-8 has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg.

How many seats does the Whittman Tailwind W-8 have?

The Whittman Tailwind W-8 is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.