Westland 109D

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:avionics modern navigation systems
gptkbp:cabinType spacious cabin for passengers
gptkbp:community enthusiast groups and museums
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum alloy
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned various operators
gptkbp:design Westland_Aircraft_design_team
gptkbp:electrification 2 x Rolls-Royce Gem 2-100 engines
gptkbp:emergencyServices floatation gear
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:environmentalImpact low noise levels
gptkbp:firstFlight 1971
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 400 liters
gptkbp:height 3.4 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance pioneered multi-role helicopter capabilities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 109D
gptkbp:introduced 1971
gptkbp:landingGear skid type
gptkbp:legacy influenced future helicopter designs
gptkbp:length 12.8 m
gptkbp:maintenance relatively low cost
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:market commercial and military sectors
gptkbp:maxSpeed 130 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank used for air ambulance services
gptkbp:missions dual control system
gptkbp:modifications various avionics upgrades
gptkbp:notableFeature dual rotor system
gptkbp:operationalRange 200 miles
gptkbp:participatesIn transport and reconnaissance
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6
gptkbp:performance high maneuverability
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:productionYears 1971-1990
gptkbp:propulsion twin-engine configuration
gptkbp:range 400 nautical miles
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Bell_206
gptkbp:retired 2000s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally good
gptkbp:serviceHistory served in various conflicts
gptkbp:services 15,000 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_119
gptkbp:supportRole used for pilot training
gptkbp:totalGoals over 200 units
gptkbp:usedBy military and civilian operators
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_109
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 11.0 m