Westland 109S Mk XXVI

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:aircraft multi-role helicopter
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:cockpit two-seat cockpit
gptkbp:communicationEquipment radio system
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned 2000s
gptkbp:design Westland_Aircraft_design_team
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1970
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 600 liters
gptkbp:headlights fenestron tail rotor
gptkbp:height 3.5 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used in various military operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 109S Mk XXVI
gptkbp:introduced 1971
gptkbp:landingGear skid type
gptkbp:length 12.8 m
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maxSpeed 130 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 3,200 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank logistics support
charter services
medical evacuation
reconnaissance missions
search and rescue
training missions
VIP transport
transport missions
air ambulance
support missions
patrol missions
gptkbp:navigationEquipment advanced avionics
gptkbp:notableFeature high maneuverability
gptkbp:operationalRange 200 nautical miles
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6
gptkbp:primaryMission transport
gptkbp:produces 1970-1990
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Yeovil,_England
gptkbp:propulsion twin_rotor_system
gptkbp:range 400 nautical miles
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:safetyFeatures crashworthy design
gptkbp:secondaryMission reconnaissance
gptkbp:services 15,000 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_114
gptkbp:supportRole pilot training
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_109
gptkbp:weight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 11.0 m