WP-20 Schmetterling

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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.

WP-20 Schmetterling

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
Service History
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.

WP-30B

Accidents and Incidents

RP-30W

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