Westland 109B

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:avionics modern avionics suite
gptkbp:cabinType large cabin volume
gptkbp:cockpit two-pilot cockpit
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design modular design
multi-role
gptkbp:electrification 1 × Rolls-Royce Gem 2-100 engine
gptkbp:emergencyServices emergency flotation system
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1971
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 500 liters
gptkbp:headlights fenestron tail rotor
gptkbp:height 3.4 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 109B
gptkbp:landingGear skid landing gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future helicopter designs
gptkbp:length 12.8 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maxSpeed 130 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank reconnaissance
charter services
transport
search and rescue
air ambulance
gptkbp:mission transport and utility
gptkbp:missions fly-by-wire system
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Navy
fire departments
various police forces
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6
1,000 kg
gptkbp:performance high performance
gptkbp:produces 1971-1985
gptkbp:propulsion single rotor
gptkbp:range 400 nautical miles
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance meets international standards
gptkbp:retirementYear replaced by newer models
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 11.0 meters
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally safe
gptkbp:services 15,000 feet
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_114
gptkbp:totalGoals 200
gptkbp:usedBy military
civilian
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_109A
gptkb:Westland_109C
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg