WESSEX

The Westland Wessex is a British licence-built

version of the American Sikorsky S 55. It's a light

utility military helicopter, used by many Air Forces

as a rescue helicopter.

PERFORMANCE:

 

Rotor diameter: 16,15 m.

Length (with rotor): 19,00 m.

Height: 4,76 m.

Cruising speed: 106 mph.(171 km/h)

Empty weight: 4,952 lbs.(2246 kg.)

Max. weight: 8,000 lbs.(3629 kg.)

Powerplant: one Rolls-Royce Gnome H.1000 turboshaft

Thrust: 1050 HP.

 

 

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