Wittman Buttercup
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The Wittman Buttercup is a two place aircraft designed and built by Steve Wittman in 1938. Designated as the Buttercup Model W the original aircraft is housed in the Experimental Aircraft Association EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh WI. Experimental Aircraft Association member Earl Luce developed a replica Buttercup design which first flew April 14 2002. His representation of the Buttercup design is available as a set of plans for home builders.

Above, Wittman Buttercup builder Eric Klee stands next to his fuselage in his shop the day after Thanksgiving. I took this photo while making a house call.1

Wittman Buttercup is the predecessor of the Wittman Tailwind.

The Wittman Buttercup is a two place aircraft designed and built by Steve Wittman in 1938.2
Jet Or Prop
Prop
Designer
Steve Wittman
Length Alt
6
Max Takeoff Weight Main
1390.0
Height Alt
2.971 m
Successor
Wittman Tailwind
Max Speed Main
145 mph
Introduced
Original - 1938
Replica - 2002
Capacity
2
Cruise Speed Main
123 mph
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
630.493
Crew
1
Height Main
5
Span Alt
9.144 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Reciprocating engine
First Flight
--04-14
Span Main
30
Power Main
85 horsepower
Empty Weight Alt
312.978
Variants With Their Own Articles
Wittman Tailwind
Length Main
20
Empty Weight Main
690.0
Category
Homebuilt aircraft

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