Westland helicopters

Westland-Cierva CL-20 1935 It is true that man has conquered the air and annihilated distance, but his victory ... read more ... Rotating-wing aircraft and helicopters hold the interest of many in the world of aviation, and ... read more ... Westland-Cierva C.29 1934 Westland "Dragonfly" / "Widgeon" 1948 The long history of co-operation between Sikorsky and Westland began in 1947 with the Model ... read more ... Westland Aircraft Company's giant helicopter of the future would have a single rotor of 60m ... read more ... Westland "Goliath" 1952 - project Westland "Scout" / "Wasp" 1958 The helicopter 'twins' produced by Westland as the Scout and Wasp originated in November 1957 ... read more ... After acquiring a licence in 1956 to manufacture the Sikorsky S-58 helicopter, Westland imported one ... read more ... Westland "Wessex" 1958 Westland "Westminster" 1958 Large transport helicopter for up to 40 passengers with single main 5-blade rotor and gearbox ... read more ... The first S-55s received by the Royal Navy in 1950 were built by Sikorsky, but ... read more ... Westland "Whirlwind" 1959 Westland "Sea King" / "Commando" 1969 In 1959 Westland acquired the license to build the Sikorsky S-61B, to replace the Wessex ... read more ... For a number of years, Westland manufactured anglicized Sikorsky-designed helicopters under license, usually with substantial ... read more ... Westland "Lynx" 1971 Westland WG.30 1979 The origins of the Westland 30, originally known as the WG-30 Super Lynx, go back ... read more ... Built in 1977 at Yeovil, Somerset and intend to be a 2-seat light reconnaissance helicopter ... read more ... Westland WG.33 1979 Westland HAEW Mk.2 1982 Sea King HAS.1 converted to carry retractable Thorn-EMI Searchwater AEW radar extended on boom from ... read more ...