1979


Westland 30

Derived from Lynx






30
The Westland 30 was a medium business helicopter developed from the Westland Lynx. First Flew on April 10, 1979 and production ended in 1987 after only 40 had been built. 21 went to India in 1986 as part of an aid deal but were grounded after two fatal accidents and subsequently retired


Specifications 30


Engine 2 x RR Gem 41
Capacity 2 + 14
Length (m) 15.9
Height (m) 4.39
Blades 4
Rotor diam. (m) 13.31
Disc area (m2)
Weight (kgs) Empty: 3030     Max: 5443
Speed (km/h)     Max: 241
Range (km) 270
Ceiling (m)
Rate/Climb (m/min)
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  Derivatives & Versions of 30


ModelYearHistory
30-100

1982
1982
30-200

1983
1983
30-100-60

1984
1984
30-300

1984
1984 Improved version with 5 bladed BERP main rotor and crash hardened landing gear. Single airframe produced first flew on 5 Feb 1986.

  List of Operators of 30


Years Model Org
1982/86 united kingdom British Airways Helicopters
1982/?? united kingdom Westland
1984/88 usa Pan Am
1986/91 india Pawan Hans Ltd
1989/93 united kingdom British International Helicopters



  Global Distribution of 30



3wg.30
1130-100
2630-100-60
130-300





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