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Westland Whirlwind

Naval and anti-submarineUnited KingdomFirst flight 1953Retired
Westland Whirlwind
Photo: Airwolfhound · CC BY-SA 2.0 · background removed

Key specs

Role
Naval and anti-submarine
Manufacturer
Westland Helicopters
First flight
1953
Entered service
1954
Retired
1982
Status
Retired
Units built
360
Crew
2

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Performance

Performance
Maximum speed
175 km/h
Range
538 km
Service ceiling
3,960 m
Rate of climb
4.6 m/s
Dimensions and weights
Length
12.70 m
Rotor diameter
16.15 m
Height
4.75 m
Empty weight
2,718 kg
Maximum takeoff weight
3,538 kg
Powerplant
Engines
Alvis Leonides Major (piston)
Power
559 kW
Armament
Missiles, rockets and bombs
Mark 30Mark 44 torpedo

Operators

United Kingdom

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Westland Whirlwind (helicopter), Wikipedia

Figures from the specifications in the English Wikipedia article. Armament lists what the type can carry, not a standard load.