Specifications and Performance

Westland Wessex Mk 31A

 

Engine

1x 1 540shp (1 150kW) Napier Gazelle Nga 13/2, Mk 162 turbo shaft

Rotor Diameter

17.07m

56ft 0in

Fuselage Length

14.74m

48ft 4.5in

Height

4.93m

16ft 2in

Weight Empty

3 927kg

8 657lb

Weight Loaded (mto)

6 120kg

13 500lb

Max Speed

212km/h

132mph

Cruising Speed

196km/h

122mph

Initial Climb

476m/min

1 560ft/min

Service Ceiling

4 480m

14 700ft

Range

547km

340mile

 

Compiled by Don Cameron