Westland Wessex - Wikipedia
WEBThe Westland Wessex is a British-built turbine-powered development of the Sikorsky H-34. It was developed and produced under licence by Westland Aircraft (later Westland Helicopters). One of the main changes from Sikorsky's H-34 was the replacement of the piston-engine powerplant with a turboshaft engine. Early …
Westland Wessex HC.2 - Helis.com
WEBThe Wessex HC.2 was an improved version of the Wessex HAS.1, designed for battlefield tactical support. To achieve the lift required (armed troops, resupply and significant underslung loads), Westland redesigned the nose, rotor head and engine compartment to accommodate twin turbines and provide single engine operation in the event of engine ...
Westland Wessex HC2 - RAF Museum
WEBWestland Wessex HC2. Produced as a turbine-powered development of the American Sikorsky S-58, the initial British production version was the Wessex HAS Mk 1 for the Royal Navy, entering service in 1961.
WESSEX helicopter HC.2 XR517 - Ulster Aviation Society
WEBThe Westland Wessex is a British turbine-powered version of the Sikorsky S-58 "Choctaw", developed under license by Westland Aircraft (later Westland Helicopters), initially for the Royal Navy, and later for the Royal Air Force.
Westland "Wessex" helicopter - development history, photos, …
WEBWessex HC. Mk 2: High-performance development of the Mk 1 with two coupled 1,350shp Bristol Siddeley Gnome Mk 110/111 turboshaft engines. Power limitation of 1,550shp at rotor head. Prototype converted from Wessex 1, flew for the first time 18 January 1962, and the first production model (XR588) 5 October 1962.
Westland Wessex: Hunting Subs and Carrying Royals
WEBSep 20, 2023 · A large fleet of over 50 Wessexes took part in the Falklands War, carrying supplies from ships to the shore and troops into action. They also flew search and rescue missions and valiantly rushed to the rescue of British servicemen during the …
Westland Wessex, New Stock Arrivals, Updated Hobbymaster Photos and ...
WEBApr 28, 2017 · Westland Wessex HC2 (WS-58) The Westland Wessex is a British-built turbine-powered development of the Sikorsky H-34, it was developed and produced under license by Westland Aircraft (later Westland Helicopters).
Westland Wessex HC Mk.2 helicopter - HeliStart
WEBThe Wessex HC Mk.2 is a SAR and troop transport helicopter developed by Westland Aircraft. Today known as AgustaWestland. Following the success of the turboshaft-powered Westland Whirlwind, the company began development of the Wessex.
Westland Wessex HC.2 aviation photos on JetPhotos
WEBApr 16, 2022 · Westland Wessex HC.2 aviation photos on JetPhotos. Sort by: Airline: Uruguay - Air Force. Reg: 071 photos. Aircraft: Westland Wessex HC.2. Serial #: WA144. Photo date: 2022-04-16. Uploaded: 2023-10-29.
Aviation Photo #2440265 Westland Wessex HC2 (WS-58) - UK - Airliners.net
WEBCode: V. Location & Date. Shawbury (EGOS) England, United Kingdom - April 24, 2014. Caption. First flew and delivered to the RAF in 1964 and served with 18 Sqn in Germany & 2FTS at Shawbury. In 1999 this Wessex became instructional airframe ‘A2709’ at HMS Sulton, Gosport.
Skip to content