Wittman DFA
Steve Wittman · United States · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Wittman DFA, also known as Little Bonzo, is a homebuilt racing aircraft designed to compete in midget racing.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Small midget racing monoplane
- Mid-wing layout
- Single Continental C-85 engine
Look for a tiny mid-wing racer with a span of only about 4.7 metres.
Specifications
- The Wittman DFA has a length of 5.79 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 4.67 m (15 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 378 km/h (235 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Steve Wittman and Bill Brennand and first flew on 16 July 1948.
Variants
Only one was built, based on the 1934 Wittman Buster.
Where you'll see it
It was a single-seat racer powered by a 100 hp Continental C-85.
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