Westland 109S Mk XXIII

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:avionics modern avionics suite
gptkbp:cockpit 1
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design multi-role helicopter
Westland_design_team
gptkbp:emergencyServices floatation devices
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1970
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 500 L
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important_in_British_aviation_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 109S Mk XXIII
gptkbp:influenced subsequent helicopter designs
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Westland_Wessex
gptkbp:introduced 1971
gptkbp:landingGear retractable
gptkbp:length 12.8 m
gptkbp:maintenance easy maintenance access
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maximumDepth 1,000 kg
gptkbp:maxSpeed 250 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank air ambulance
gptkbp:modifications various military modifications
gptkbp:notableFeature dual rotor system
gptkbp:numberBuilt 200
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:operationalRange 300 km
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6
gptkbp:performance high performance in various conditions
gptkbp:powerOutput 1,000 hp
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1970
gptkbp:productionYears 1980
gptkbp:range 600 km
gptkbp:relatedModel Westland_112
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 11.0 m
gptkbp:safetyFeatures crashworthy design
gptkbp:services 4,500 m
1971 to 1990s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_114
gptkbp:supportRole pilot training
gptkbp:usedBy military forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_109
gptkbp:weight 1,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 11.0 m