The IAI 1124 Westwind 2 was Israel's first independently developed business jet, representing a crucial milestone in the country's aerospace industry. First flown on July 21, 1975, it was a low-wing twin-turbofan aircraft that could accommodate eight passengers in standard configuration. Measuring approximately 76 centimeters longer than its Jet Commander predecessor, the aircraft featured innovative drooped wing leading edges and was powered by two Garrett TFE731-3B turbofan engines. The type was manufactured by Israel Aircraft Industries with exactly 36 examples built before production ended in 1980.
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