Westland 3700C

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:capacity up to 12 passengers
gptkbp:community aviation enthusiasts
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:currentStatus retired from service
gptkbp:design spacious cabin
multi-role helicopter
Westland_design_team
gptkbp:enginePower 1,000 shp
gptkbp:engineType turboshaft engine
gptkbp:exhibits aircraft museums
gptkbp:firstFlight 1970
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,200 liters
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early utility helicopter development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland 3700C
gptkbp:influences civil aviation market
gptkbp:landingGear retractable
gptkbp:legacy influenced future helicopter designs
gptkbp:length 15.5 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:market military and civilian
gptkbp:maxSpeed 130 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 4,500 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank limited civilian applications
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
gptkbp:navigationEquipment advanced avionics
gptkbp:notableFeature 1971
high payload capacity
few recorded accidents
gptkbp:operationalHistory served in various conflicts
gptkbp:operationalRange 300 nautical miles
gptkbp:performance high maneuverability
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:produces limited series
gptkbp:productionCompany approximately 100 units
gptkbp:productionYears 1970-1980
gptkbp:range 400 nautical miles
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Westland_Lynx
gptkb:Bell_206
gptkbp:retirementYear 1990s
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 14.6 meters
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally positive
gptkbp:services 15,000 feet
gptkbp:setting twin-engine
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_3700D
gptkbp:supportRole used for pilot training
gptkbp:technology detailed in manuals
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_3700D
gptkbp:weight 3,600 kg