Statements (58)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:helicopter
|
gptkbp:armament |
none
|
gptkbp:crew |
2
|
gptkbp:decommissioned |
1990s
|
gptkbp:design |
Westland_Aircraft_design_team
|
gptkbp:enginePower |
1,000 shp
|
gptkbp:engineType |
turboshaft
|
gptkbp:firstFlight |
1961
|
gptkbp:firstGeneration |
gptkb:British_Army
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Westland 61
|
gptkbp:length |
15.24 m
|
gptkbp:manufacturer |
Westland_Aircraft
|
gptkbp:maxSpeed |
250 km/h
|
gptkbp:notableFeature |
low vibration levels
advanced avionics for its time high visibility cockpit large cabin space twin-engine design easy maintenance access retractable landing gear high payload capacity versatile mission capabilities good fuel efficiency capable of search and rescue missions adaptable for various roles good short takeoff and landing performance capable of disaster relief missions capable of reconnaissance missions capable of surveillance missions capable of logistical support missions capable of cargo transport capable of fire support missions capable of aerial photography capable of land operations capable of maritime operations capable of medical evacuation capable of multi-role operations capable of passenger transport capable of training missions capable of troop transport missions capable of utility missions dual controls for training purposes |
gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
6
|
gptkbp:primaryUser |
gptkb:British_Army_Air_Corps
|
gptkbp:productionYears |
1961-1970
|
gptkbp:range |
600 km
|
gptkbp:role |
utility helicopter
|
gptkbp:rotorDiameter |
14.63 m
|
gptkbp:services |
4,500 m
|
gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Westland_30
civil helicopter |
gptkbp:totalGoals |
100
|
gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force |
gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:Westland_61B
gptkb:Westland_61A Westland 61C Westland 61D |