WP-20 Schmetterling
The WP-20 Schmetterling series is a family of business jets developed by Cyten-Ward Industries, 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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| An Arcovair WP-20 Schmetterling in flight | |||||
| National Origin | Zokesia | ||||
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| Designer | Cyten-Ward Industries | ||||
| 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.
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