1961


Westland Wessex

Wessex HAS.1








The fleet of Wessex HAS.1 was grounded between late 1967 and throughout most of Jan 1968 with gearbox trouble.


Specifications Wessex HAS.1


Engine 1 x Napier Gazelle Mk.161 1450 shp
Capacity 4
Length (m) 20.03
Height (m) 4.39
Blades 4
Rotor diam. (m) 17.07
Disc area (m2) 228.85
Weight (kgs) Empty: 3447     Max: 5715
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 195     Max: 212
Range (km) 630
Ceiling (m) 4300
Rate/Climb (m/min) 475
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  List of Operators of Wessex HAS.1


Years Model Org
1956/?? Wessex united kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD)
1958/80 Wessex united kingdom Westland
1961/88 Wessex united kingdom Fleet Air Arm
1983/07 united kingdom Flambards Experience



  Global Distribution of Wessex HAS.1



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