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Whirlwind

Westland Aircraft · Helicopter · United Kingdom · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Whirlwind — Helicopter
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The Westland Whirlwind helicopter is a British licence-built version of the U.S. Sikorsky S-55/H-19 Chickasaw. It primarily served with the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm in anti-submarine and search and rescue roles. It was also exported to other countries, and the Whirlwind was succeeded by the turbine powered Westland Wessex which was developed from the H-19/Whirlwind. The helicopter was made in many variants using a variety of radial (piston) and turbine engines.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Westland Aircraft
Operator
Royal Navy; Royal Air Force; list
Primary Role
Helicopter
Service Entry
1954
Produced
1953–1966
Engine
1× 14-cylinder two-row radial engine
Thrust / Power
750 hp
Length (ft)
41
Empty Weight (lb)
5993
MTOW (lb)
7800
Service Ceiling (ft)
13000
Range (mi)
334
Max Speed (mph)
109