Westland Witch
Westland Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1928 · bomber
The Westland Witch was an unsuccessful British bomber prototype with a single radial engine and a crew of two.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.48 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane layout
- Single nose-mounted Bristol Jupiter VI radial engine
- Two-seat bomber with a rear gunner's cockpit
Look for a parasol-wing monoplane with a single nose-mounted radial engine and an open rear cockpit for the gunner.
Specifications
- The Westland Witch has a length of 11.48 m (38 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.59 m (61 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Arthur Davenport and first flew on 30 January 1928. Only a single aircraft of this type was built.
Variants
There were no variants: only one Witch was built.
Where you'll see it
The Royal Air Force was its primary user, and the aircraft was retired in 1931.
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