1959


Westland Whirlwind

Whirlwind HAR.10





Improved SAR/transport version powered by Bristol Siddeley Gnome engine, 68 new built for Royal Air Force, plus many conversion from earlier marks.


Specifications Whirlwind HAR.10


Engine 1 x RR Gnome H1000 1050 shp
Capacity 2
Length (m) 12.7
Height (m) 4.75
Blades 3
Rotor diam. (m) 16.15
Disc area (m2) 204.96
Weight (kgs) Empty: 2676     Max: 3538
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 151     Max: 175
Range (km) 530
Ceiling (m) 3960
Rate/Climb (m/min) 371
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  List of Operators of Whirlwind HAR.10


Years Model Org
1952/?? Whirlwind united kingdom Westland
1955/81 Whirlwind united kingdom Royal Air Force
1979/89 united kingdom Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Board



  Global Distribution of Whirlwind HAR.10



67har10


Construction Numbers


C/N Year History
wa416 scrapped 1979 1963 UK XR484
wa417 1963 UK XR485



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