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The '''WP-20 Schmetterling series''' is a family of business jets developed by |
The '''WP-20 Schmetterling series''' is a family of business jets developed by produced from 2159 to present. |
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The Schmetterling is a low-wing jet powered by two turbofans mounted in aft fuselage pods, with a supercritical wing and a stand-up cabin with two seating sections. The original Logi-ALF 502 turbofans were replaced by a pair of Cyten-Ward CW34s on the WP-20B, which also gained winglets, and first flew on 10 April 2159. Subsequent variants have updated systems, avionics, and higher weights. |
The Schmetterling is a low-wing jet powered by two turbofans mounted in aft fuselage pods, with a supercritical wing and a stand-up cabin with two seating sections. The original Logi-ALF 502 turbofans were replaced by a pair of Cyten-Ward CW34s on the WP-20B, which also gained winglets, and first flew on 10 April 2159. Subsequent variants have updated systems, avionics, and higher weights. |
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{{Craft|name=|image=ZokeScreenshot10112.png|origin=[[Zokesia]]|type=Business jet|designer=[[Anssec]]|built=42|cost=14,826|serv_start=2160|operators=[[Arcovair]], Private charters|prod_start=2159|imagedesc=An Arcovair WP-20 Schmetterling in flight}} |
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== Variants == |
== Variants == |
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=== WP-20B |
=== WP-20B === |
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Schmetterling with the upgraded CW34 Turbofan engines, with a maximum speed of 700 m/s and passenger capacity of 4. |
Schmetterling with the upgraded CW34 Turbofan engines, with a maximum speed of 700 m/s and passenger capacity of 4. |
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=== WP-30B |
=== WP-30B === |
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A stretched variant of the original WP-20 with the more powerful CW34 engines, allowing more cargo and passenger seating up to 6. |
A stretched variant of the original WP-20 with the more powerful CW34 engines, allowing more cargo and passenger seating up to 6. |
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=== RP-30W === |
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A small electronic warfare aircraft designed for low-budget AWACS capability.[[File:ZokeScreenshot10682.png|left|thumb|WP-30B]] |
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==Accidents and Incidents== |
==Accidents and Incidents== |
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The WP-20 has been involved in no accidents and no hull loss incidents since its inception. |
The WP-20 has been involved in no accidents and no hull loss incidents since its inception. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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'''Aircraft of Comparable Role, Configuration, and Era''' |
'''Aircraft of Comparable Role, Configuration, and Era''' |
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[[Category:Aircraft]] |
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[[Category:Passenger Aircraft]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:10, 22 August 2024
The WP-20 Schmetterling series is a family of business jets developed by produced from 2159 to present.
The Schmetterling is a low-wing jet powered by two turbofans mounted in aft fuselage pods, with a supercritical wing and a stand-up cabin with two seating sections. The original Logi-ALF 502 turbofans were replaced by a pair of Cyten-Ward CW34s on the WP-20B, which also gained winglets, and first flew on 10 April 2159. Subsequent variants have updated systems, avionics, and higher weights.
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WP-20 Schmetterling
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| Business jet | |||||
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| An Arcovair WP-20 Schmetterling in flight | |||||
| National Origin | Zokesia | ||||
| Production History | |||||
| Designer | Anssec | ||||
| Unit Cost | 14,826(√) | ||||
| Number Built | 42 | ||||
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| Used By | Arcovair, Private charters | ||||
Variants
WP-20B
Schmetterling with the upgraded CW34 Turbofan engines, with a maximum speed of 700 m/s and passenger capacity of 4.
WP-30B
A stretched variant of the original WP-20 with the more powerful CW34 engines, allowing more cargo and passenger seating up to 6.
RP-30W
A small electronic warfare aircraft designed for low-budget AWACS capability.
Accidents and Incidents
The WP-20 has been involved in no accidents and no hull loss incidents since its inception.
See also
Aircraft of Comparable Role, Configuration, and Era