Technical data

• Licensed Sikorsky S-58
  
• Manufacturer: Westland Helicopters (UK)
• Helicopter: Westland Wessex HC Mk 2
• Type: Medium-lift helicopter
• Year: 1962
• Engine: 2 x 1.250 shp Bristol Siddeley Gnome H-1200
• Rotor diameter: 17,07 m (56 ft)
• Fuselage length: 14,74 m (48 ft 4 in)
• Height: 4,93 m (16 ft 2 in)
• Empty weight: 3.842 kg (8.470 lb)
• Gross weight: 6.124 kg (13.670 lb)
• Maximum speed: 195 km/h (120 mph)
• Hovering ceiling IGE: 1.800 m (5.900 ft)
• Range: 770 km (478 miles)
• Capacity: Pilot + 16 passengers

Extra Equipment

• None

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