Wittemann-Lewis Training Tractor
Wittemann-Lewis · United States · first flew 1918 · light aircraft
The Wittemann-Lewis Training Tractor, sometimes called the T-T, was an American two-seat military training biplane designed and built by the Wittemann-Lewis Aircraft Company.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Square-section fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional tractor biplane with two open cockpits in tandem
- Square-section fuselage
- Conventional landing gear with a tailskid
A tractor biplane with two open tandem cockpits and a square-section fuselage. The span is 12.8 m and the length 8.28 m.
Specifications
- The Wittemann-Lewis Training Tractor has a length of 8.28 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 119 km/h (74 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1918. A 70 hp Hall-Scott A-7 engine mounted in the nose powered it.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It was not ordered into production.
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