Wittman D-12 Bonzo
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The Wittman D-12 Bonzo was a air racer designed by Steve Wittman for the Thompson Trophy races. The aircraft's top speed of 325 mph (523 km-h) made it faster than any United States military aircraft of the era.

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I photographed the Wittman D-12 Bonzo NR13688, displayed in its 1937-38 race configuration at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 26th, 2011.2

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Empty Weight Lb
1650
Stall Speed Mph
85
Designer
Steve Wittman
Eng 1 Type
D-12 1145 cubic inch
Cruise Speed Mph
250
Gross Weight Lb
2470
Capacity
1
Origin
United States
Number Built
1
Max Speed Mph
325
Eng 1 Name
Curtiss
Span Ft
20
National Origin
United States
Length Ft
20
Prime Units
kts
Eng 1 Hp
485
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Racing aircraft

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