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IAI Westwind
General Aviation · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The IAI Westwind is a business jet initially produced by Aero Commander as the 1121 Jet Commander. Powered by twin GE CJ610 turbojets, it first flew on January 27, 1963, and received its type certification on November 4, 1964, before the first delivery. The program was bought by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in 1968, which stretched it slightly into the 1123 Westwind, and then re-engined it with Garrett TFE731 turbofans into the 1124 Westwind. The 16,800–23,500 lb (7.6–10.7 t) MTOW aircraft can carry up to 8 or 10 passengers, and 442 were produced until 1987.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- General Aviation
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Engine
- 2× turbofan engines
- Thrust / Power
- 16.46 kN each
- Length (ft)
- 52
- Wingspan (ft)
- 45
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 13250
- MTOW (lb)
- 23501
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 45030
- Range (mi)
- 2753
- Max Speed (mph)
- 539