Wessex AEW.2

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration rotorcraft configuration
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:cockpit two-pilot cockpit
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:configuration helicopter configuration
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:crew_capacity up to 10
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1993
gptkbp:design twin-engine helicopter
Westland Aircraft designers
gptkbp:diameter two-blade tail rotor
five-blade main rotor
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Gnome
gptkbp:engine_type turboshaft
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1965
gptkbp:fuselage_material aluminium alloy
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wessex AEW.2
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1966
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable landing gear
gptkbp:length 16.76 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:max_speed 250 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 5,500 kg
gptkbp:notable_features early warning capabilities
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:30
gptkbp:operational_history served in various conflicts
gptkbp:operational_range 500 km
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1967
gptkb:1993
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:primary_function aerial surveillance
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:radar Searchwater radar
gptkbp:range 1,000 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Westland_Wessex
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1993
gptkbp:role anti-submarine warfare
early warning aircraft
gptkbp:service gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
27 years
gptkbp:service_ceiling 4,600 m
gptkbp:successor Westland Sea King AEW.2
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_Wessex
gptkbp:weight 3,500 kg
gptkbp:weight_limit 5,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 15.24 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Westland_Wessex
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5