1952 · Single-engine turbine helicopter
Factory at 
Yeovil
Specifications
| Length (m) | 12.71 |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 16.15 |
| Disc area (m2) | 204.96 |
| Weight (kgs) | Empty: 2400 Max: 3400 |
| Speed (km/h) | Cruise: 138 Max: 177 |
| Range (km) | 465 |
Airframes (10)
| C/N | Model | Built | Reg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wa 1 | har.1 | 1952 | XA862 | |
| wa 2 | har.1 | 1953 | XA864 | |
| wa 3 | har.1 | 1953 | XA863 | 703 |
| wa 5 | har.1 | 1954 | XA865 | |
| wa 6 | har.1 | 1954 | XA866 XA866 | 448 |
| wa 7 | har.1 | 1954 | XA867 | |
| wa 8 | har.1 | 1954 | XA868 XA868 | 449 |
| wa 9 | har.1 | 1954 | XA869 | |
| wa 16 | har.1 | 1954 | XA870 | |
| wa 17 | har.1 | 1954 | XA871 |
Operators
| 1952-?? | Westland Whirlwind |
| 1953-1977 | Fleet Air Arm Whirlwind |
| 1955-1981 | Royal Air Force |
| 1976-2002 | Flambards Experience |