Westland 109W

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Westland_109W
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:climbRate 6 m/s
gptkbp:cockpit two-seat cockpit
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:electrification 2 × Rolls-Royce Gem 2-1000
gptkbp:engineType turbine engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1971
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 600 L
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 109W
gptkbp:introduced 1971
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 12.8 m
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maxSpeed 250 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 3,200 kg
gptkbp:notableFeature high speed
reliability
advanced avionics
versatility
low noise
easy maintenance
good visibility
multi-role capability
high payload capacity
good maneuverability
short takeoff and landing capability
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes 2
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:produces 1971-2000
gptkbp:productionCompany over 300
gptkbp:range 600 km
gptkbp:relatedAircraft Agusta A109
gptkbp:retired 2000s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 11.0 m
gptkbp:services 4,500 m
gptkbp:setting twin-engine
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor AgustaWestland AW109
gptkbp:usedBy military
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_109E
gptkbp:weight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 11.0 m