| Manufacturer | Wittman |
| Model | Tailwind |
| Modification | W-8 |
| Country | USA |
| Years | 1953 |
| Type | Light aircraft |
| Main rotor diameter | - |
| Tail rotor diameter | - |
| Wingspan | 6.38 m |
| Length | 5.87 m |
| Height | 1.60 m |
| Wing area | 7.80 m2 |
| Zero fuel weight | - |
| Empty weight | 311 kg |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 560 kg |
| Normal takeoff weight | - |
| Flight duration | - |
| Engine | 1 Continental С-85 |
| Power | 1 x 85 HP |
| Thrust | - |
| Maximum speed | 322 km/h |
| Cruising speed | 240 km/h |
| Rate of climb | - |
| Practical range | 970 km |
| Service ceiling | 4900 m |
| Hovering ceiling | - |
| Crew | 1 |
