Westland 155

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Westland_155
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:aircraft multi-role helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
modular design
advanced avionics
twin-engine
glass cockpit
tail rotor
weather radar
retractable landing gear
high-mounted rotor system
night vision capability
folding rotor blades
anti-vibration system
gptkbp:enginePower 1,200 shp
gptkbp:engineType turboshaft
gptkbp:firstFlight 1965
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,200 L
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 155
gptkbp:introduced 1965
gptkbp:length 15.24 m
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maxSpeed 250 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 4,500 kg
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:Australian_Army
gptkb:New_Zealand_Army
gptkb:Canadian_Forces
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 12
1,500 kg
gptkbp:primaryFunction training
reconnaissance
anti-submarine warfare
transport
search and rescue
medevac
gptkbp:productionYears 1965-1980
gptkbp:range 800 km
gptkbp:retired 1990s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 14.63 m
gptkbp:services 4,500 m
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_Lynx
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:variant Westland 155B
Westland_155A
Westland_155C
gptkbp:weight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:wingArea 30 m²