1979 - 1988 Westwind I
The Westwind started out as the Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander. When Rockwell (owner of Aero Commander) acquired North American Aviation (owner of Sabreliner) in 1967 the Justice Department ordered Rockwell to sell one of the companies because of anti trust law violations. The design and production rights for the Jet Commander were sold to Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in 1968. IAI completed production of the 1121 Commodore Jets then introduced a stretched version called the Commodore Jet 1123. In 1976 IAI introduced the Westwind (model 1124). The Westwind came equipped with the efficient Honeywell TFE731-3 engines and a modified wing with tip tanks. The Westwind became the Westwind I in 1979 when a 104-gallon long-range fuel tank was added.
Aircraft Information
Year: |
1979 - 1988 |
Make: |
Westwind |
Model: |
I |
Active Fleet: |
97 - For Sale/Lease: 12
|
Average Asking Price - February 2014: |
$522,000 |
Range: |
2,030 - 2,200 nm |
Contact Number: |
1-847-726-5000 |
Current Market Price / Availability: |
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General Performance & Specifications
Cabin Height: |
4.9 Feet |
Cabin Width: |
4.8 Feet |
Cabin Length: |
15.5 Feet |
Baggage Volume Internal: |
9.0 Cubic Feet |
Baggage Volume External: |
54.0 Cubic Feet |
Seats Executive: |
*2/7 |
Max. Take-Off Weight: |
22,850 lbs. |
Max. Landing Weight: |
19,000 lbs. |
Maximum Payload: |
3,000 lbs. |
Balance Field Length: |
5,400 Feet |
Landing Distance: |
3,632 Feet |
Rate of Climb - All Engines: |
3,200 Feet / Minute |
Rate of Climb - One Engine Out: |
860 Feet / Minute |
Normal Cruise Speed: |
424 ktas |
Max. Cruise Speed: |
455 ktas |
Service Ceiling Max. Weight: |
45,000 Feet |
Number of Engines: |
2 |
Engine Manufacturer: |
Honeywell |
Engine Model: |
TFE 731-3 |
Description
The Westwind started out as the Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander. When Rockwell (owner of Aero Commander) acquired North American Aviation (owner of Sabreliner) in 1967 the Justice Department ordered Rockwell to sell one of the companies because of anti trust law violations. The design and production rights for the Jet Commander were sold to Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in 1968. IAI completed production of the 1121 Commodore Jets then introduced a stretched version called the Commodore Jet 1123. In 1976 IAI introduced the Westwind (model 1124). The Westwind came equipped with the efficient Honeywell TFE731-3 engines and a modified wing with tip tanks. The Westwind became the Westwind I in 1979 when a 104-gallon long-range fuel tank was added.