Bristol Sycamore 2

1948

A single Type 171 Mk.2 prototype, (against spec E.34/46) flew with a Leonides 71 engine. An improvement over the Mk.1 was the engine orientation and easier access for maintenance.

Specifications

Engine	1 x Alvis Leonides Mk.71 550 shp
Capacity	1 + 3
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

Airframes (1)

C/N	Model	Built	Reg
12869	sycamore 2	1948	G-AJGU VW905

Operators

1953-1972

Royal Air Force Type 171 Sycamore