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Bristol Belvedere vs Wessex

Bristol Belvedere vs Wessex at a glance — top speed 222 vs 212 km/h, range 740 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 8,618 vs 6,123 kg, built 26 vs 382 units.

Westland Wessex military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Wessex
Specifications
Bristol Belvedere Wessex
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Westland
First flight 5 July 1958 20 June 1958
Year introduced 1961 1961
Number produced 26 units 382 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 304.0 m² 228.8 m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 17.1 m
Height 5.2 m 4.8 m
Length 16.6 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 740 km 500 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,618 kg 6,123 kg
Empty weight 5,148 kg 3,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,092 kW 2 x 1,010 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Belvedere or Wessex?
The Bristol Belvedere is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Wessex's 212 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Belvedere or Wessex?
The Bristol Belvedere has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Wessex's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Belvedere or Wessex?
The Wessex has a higher service ceiling at 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Belvedere or Wessex?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,618 kg compared to the Wessex's 6,123 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Belvedere or Wessex?
The Wessex is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 16.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bristol Belvedere or Wessex?
The Wessex entered service first in 1961, 0 years before the Bristol Belvedere which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Belvedere or Wessex?
The Wessex has been produced in greater numbers with 382 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.