Ball-Bartoe JW-1 Jetwing

The 1977 Ball-Bartoe JW-1 Jetwing research aircraft was a single-place mid wing monoplane, registered NX27BB, first flew on 11 July 1977, piloted by Herman “Fish” Salmon.

The Jetwing features retractable undercarriage.

Engine: P&W JT15D-1, 2200 lb
Wingspan: 21’9″
Length: 28’7″
Useful load: 820 lb
Max speed: 399 mph
Stall: 68 mph
Seats: 1

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