Israel Aerospace Industries
Westwind I
The Westwind I introduced turbofan engines to IAI’s established mid-wing business-jet line. Its tip tanks and unusual wing position distinguish it from many later executive jets, while the propulsion change developed the earlier turbojet-powered Westwind into a more capable business transport.
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Aircraft profile
Development and lineage
- Manufacturer
- Israel Aerospace Industries
- Family
- Westwind I
- Aircraft category
- Business Jet
- Propulsion
- Jet
Aircraft data
Key specifications
- Approved model
- IAI 1124
- Aircraft type
- Twin-turbofan business jet
- Engines
- 2 × Garrett / Honeywell TFE731-3 series; installation depends on aircraft modification status
- Nominal takeoff thrust
- 3,700 lbf per engine for the original TFE731-3 installation
- Wing layout
- Mid-mounted wing with tip tanks
- Certification milestone
- March 1976
- Later development
- 1124A Westwind II
Overview
Program history
The Model 1124 Westwind I followed the stretched 1123, replacing its turbojets with Garrett TFE731 turbofans and updating systems, avionics and the cabin. Certification came in 1976. The later Westwind II retained the family concept while adding winglets and aerodynamic refinements, before the Astra introduced a more substantially revised business-jet platform.