1948


Bristol Type 171 Sycamore

Sycamore 2





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 Sycamore 2


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
Rate/Climb (m/min)
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  List of Operators of Sycamore 2


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



  Global Distribution of Sycamore 2



1Sycamore 2


Construction Numbers


C/N Year History
12869 scrapped 1962 1948 UK G-AJGU,VW905








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