Westland 61

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
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