Westland 109S Mk XVIII

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:avionics modern avionics suite
gptkbp:cockpit glass cockpit
gptkbp:conservationEfforts some in museums
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum alloy
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire system
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:currentStatus retired from service
gptkbp:design gptkb:UK
high-mounted rotor system
Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:emergencyServices floatation gear
gptkbp:enginePower 1,000 hp per engine
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:environmentalImpact air conditioning system
gptkbp:firstFlight 1970
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 500 L
gptkbp:height 3.2 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used in various military operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 109S Mk XVIII
gptkbp:influences European_helicopter_designs
gptkbp:introduced 1971
gptkbp:landingGear skid type
gptkbp:legacy influenced future helicopter designs
gptkbp:length 12.8 m
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maxSpeed 250 km/h
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:British_military
charter services
various private operators
gptkbp:navigationEquipment gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:notableFeature dual control system
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes 2
gptkbp:operationalRange 300 km with full load
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6
1,000 kg
gptkbp:performance good maneuverability
gptkbp:primaryFunction transport
medevac
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:productionYears 1970-1990
gptkbp:propulsion twin_rotor_system
gptkbp:range 600 km
gptkbp:relatedAircraft Westland_112
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:safetyFeatures crashworthy design
gptkbp:serviceHistory served in various conflicts
gptkbp:services 4,500 m
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_114
gptkbp:supportRole pilot training
gptkbp:totalGoals 100+
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_109
gptkbp:weight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 11.0 m