Javelin Wichawk
Javelin Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The Javelin Wichawk is a sporting biplane designed in the United States in the early 1970s by Dave Blanton.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Sporting biplane marketed for amateur construction
- Single Lycoming O-360 engine of 180 hp
- Seating for a pilot and one passenger
Look for a small sport biplane with a single nose-mounted Lycoming engine.
Specifications
- The Javelin Wichawk has a length of 5.87 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 24 May 1971 and was marketed in plan form for amateur construction.
Variants
At least 18 had been built by 2014.
Where you'll see it
It is a homebuilt sporting aircraft powered by a Lycoming O-360 engine.
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