Israel Aircraft Industries

IAI Westwind I for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$3 400
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Aircraft Info

Model:
IAI Westwind I
Family:
IAI Westwind
Manufacturer:
Israel Aircraft Industries
Aircraft Class:
Midsize
ICAO/IATA Codes:
WW24
Number Built:
442
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity40
  • Reliability80
  • Comfort60

Performance

Service Ceiling:
45 000 ft 13 716 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
23 501 lbs 10 660 kg
Engine Type:
2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:
2 x Garrett TFE731-3
Typical Avionics:
Collins/Sperry analogue or retrofit EFIS
Long Range Cruise Speed:
389 kts 720 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
443 kts 820 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:
6.3 h
Max Range:
2 330 nmi 4 315 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
2 094 lb/h 950 kg/h
Max Payload:
2 425 lbs 1 100 kg

IAI Westwind I Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
8
Cabin Height:
4.92 ft 1.5 m
Cabin Width:
4.76 ft 1.45 m
Cabin Length:
15.49 ft 4.72 m
Sleeping Places:
2
Estimated Cabin Volume:
284.74 ft³ 8.06 m³
Luggage Volume:
62.86 ft³ 1.78 m³
  • 3 Divan seats
  • 2 Sleeping places
  • Hot meal
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
15.78 ft 4.81 m
Aircraft Length:
52.26 ft 15.93 m
Wingspan:
44.78 ft 13.65 m
Cabin Zones:
1 passenger cabin with two seating groups, typically a forward club and aft seats/divan; enclosed lavatory and refreshment area where fitted
Doors:
1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:
Baggage compartment access and loading limits require the selected aircraft configuration
Airstairs:
Yes

Charter Costs for the IAI Westwind I

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$3 400

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$249 000

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$8.29
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$1 680 – $2 630
Annual Cost of Ownership
$1.05M – $1.61M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.9

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$431 000
At 350 hours
$754 200

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$575 000
At 350 hours
$575 000

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These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Passengers

IAI Westwind I Description

Can you imagine the sensation of feeling the speed of 760 km/h while you are in the focused mode of a true business tool? The IAI Westwind I is you. That is a jet built not for excessive comfort but for serious travel purposes. You can think of it as the surgical scalpel of aviation in your fleet: thin, accurate, and extraordinarily powerful within its shell size. The Westwind I is a master of intelligent space,  forget about massive cabins. The 4.72-meter long, 1.45-meter wide fuselage fittingly accommodates up to eight colleagues, all of whom will feel surprisingly roomy thanks to the clever design. No one will waste space because clever design ensures that everyone will sit together comfortably. The 1.5-meter ceiling also allows you to find ample headroom; no need for the 普通 to be stooping. This is not about the leisure of broad emptiness; it is all about productive and efficient transport, where every inch serves a function. The Westwind I is utterly triumphant in the performance category. Though the two jets work in coordination, they utilize very little power, making an impressive 759 km/h sustainable speed. Do you have to fly between London and Istanbul nonstop? It is comfortably within its 4315 km range. Picture a situation when on a warm day, you are departing a tough field such as Teterboro; the Westwind I is cool about it, while the engines are optimized for the actual operational conditions, it does it. It is faster in the climb, piercing busy airspace and reaching cruising altitude much earlier than other larger jets. This combination of speed and range is the reason why the Westwind I has become such a strong player for European and intercontinental routes. Pragmatism takes the top place. Although the luggage bin part might be deemed mini (1.78 cubic meters), it is the design that caps the point by building space inside the cabin envelope. Smart packing,  and the design's efficiency mean that the gear for eight travels without fuss - perfect for executives carrying briefcases or teams with must-have kit. This aircraft agility and quickness come from it being a well-thought-out compromise. The Westwind I flying experience is as basic and suggestive. The pilots admire it straight from the simplicity of its systems to the honesty of its handling, synonymous with the robust design heritage. This is the type of aircraft that not only does not require constant care but also provides good return on investment over a long time. Imagine less of the floating palace and more of the business-class sports car for the skies – agile, quick, and beautiful whether you are on your way to the destination. The Westwind I is a deal-breaking possibility:- high speed, a big range, and a cabin focused on optimally doing business, all presented in a highly economical and well-proven airframe. The operators' priority is to make the point-to-point connections as fast as possible without unnecessary cargo, and this jet is, without a doubt, the right choice. Even after years have passed since it was released, the jet is still above the rest both in capabilities and cost. The aircraft is a great example that true capability does not necessarily mean having the biggest mass.

Strengths

  • Private executive cabin
  • Regional itinerary flexibility subject to aircraft availability

Weaknesses

  • Factory-new production has ended
  • Payload and range depend on aircraft upgrades and operating conditions
  • Cabin fittings and maintenance status vary by individual aircraft

Best use cases

  • Executive travel
  • Private leisure trips
  • Regional and multi-city itineraries

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