1947


Bristol Type 171 Sycamore

Sycamore 1





Type 171 Sycamore first flew 27 Jul 1947 against spec E.20/45 with a Wasp engine. Two built.


Specifications Sycamore 1


Engine 1 x PW R-985 Wasp Junior 300 shp
Capacity 1 + 1
Length (m) 18.62
Height (m) 4.23
Blades 3
Rotor diam. (m) 14.8
Disc area (m2) 172.1
Weight (kgs) Empty: 1730     Max: 2450
Speed (km/h)     Max: 227
Range (km) 431
Ceiling (m) 4725
Rate/Climb (m/min)
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  List of Operators of Sycamore 1


Years Model Org
1953/72 Type 171 Sycamore united kingdom Royal Air Force



  Global Distribution of Sycamore 1



2Sycamore 1


Construction Numbers


C/N Year History
12835 1947 UK VL958
12836 w/o 1953 1947 UK G-ALOU,VL963







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