Willoughby Delta 8

The Willoughby Delta 8 or Delta F was a small twin-engined aerodynamic test bed for a proposed flying wing airliner - the Delta 9. The Delta 8 flew in the United Kingdom for a few months during 1939 before crashing; there were no developments.

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The Willoughby Delta 8, or Delta F was a small twin-engined aerodynamic test bed for a proposed flying wing airliner - the Delta 9.2
Empty Weight Lb
1585
Stall Speed Mph
60
Designer
Percival Willoughby
Eng 1 Type
4
First Flight
11
Cruise Speed Mph
165.0
Gross Weight Lb
2350
Origin
United Kingdom
Number Built
1
Crew
2
Manufacturer
Willoughby Delta Company
Range Miles
340
Max Speed Mph
183
Eng 1 Name
Menasco Pirate
Span In
6
Span Ft
34
National Origin
United Kingdom
Length Ft
26
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
125
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
1
Category
British experimental aircraft 1930-1939

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