Westland Whirlwind HAR.10

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:aircraft military helicopter
rotorcraft
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:avionics modernized for operations
gptkbp:cockpit 1
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned 1990s
gptkbp:design gptkb:United_Kingdom
multi-role operations
high-mounted rotor system
Westland_design_team
gptkbp:developer based_on_earlier_Whirlwind_models
gptkbp:emergencyServices floatation gear
gptkbp:enginePower 1,000 shp
gptkbp:engineType turboshaft
gptkbp:firstFlight 1960
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,200 liters
gptkbp:headlights fenestron_type
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first British helicopter with a fully retractable landing gear
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland Whirlwind HAR.10
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Westland_Whirlwind_I
gptkbp:landingGear retractable
gptkbp:legacy influenced future helicopter designs
gptkbp:length 15.24 m
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maximumDepth 1,100 kg
gptkbp:maxSpeed 130 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 3,600 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank limited civilian applications
gptkbp:nickname Whirly
gptkbp:notableFeature twin-engine configuration
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes 2
gptkbp:operationalHistory served in various roles
gptkbp:operationalRole utility helicopter
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 6
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:productionYears 1960-1980
gptkbp:propulsion turboshaft engines
gptkbp:range 500 km
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Westland_Wessex
gptkbp:retirementYear 2000s
gptkbp:role search and rescue
gptkbp:serviceHistory used in various conflicts
gptkbp:services 1960s
15,000 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Westland_Sea_King
gptkbp:supportRole pilot training
gptkbp:usedBy various air forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_Whirlwind
gptkbp:weight 2,500 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 14.63 m