Westland 1500

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:capacity up to 12 passengers
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum alloy
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned 2000s
gptkbp:design multi-role
military and civilian use
Westland_design_team
gptkbp:engine turboshaft engine
gptkbp:exhibits aviation museums
gptkbp:firstFlight 1984
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,200 liters
gptkbp:height 4.5 meters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part_of_UK_aviation_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 1500
gptkbp:influences British_helicopter_design
gptkbp:landingGear retractable
gptkbp:legacy influenced future helicopters
gptkbp:length 15.5 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:marketedAs versatile helicopter
gptkbp:maxSpeed 150 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 4,500 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:Westland_1500C
gptkbp:notableFeature 1985
advanced avionics
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:operationalHistory various missions
gptkbp:operationalRange 1,000 km
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 1,500 kg
gptkbp:performance high maneuverability
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:produces 1984-1990
gptkbp:propulsion twin turboshaft engines
gptkbp:range 500 nautical miles
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Westland_Wessex
gptkbp:retirementYear replacement by newer models
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 14.6 meters
gptkbp:safetyFeatures dual control systems
gptkbp:services 1985-2000
15,000 feet
gptkbp:setting twin-engine
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_Lynx
gptkbp:technology detailed performance metrics
gptkbp:usedBy military forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_1500T
gptkbp:weight 3,600 kg