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Saro Skeeter vs Westland Scout

Saro Skeeter vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 175 vs 211 km/h, range 420 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 1,043 vs 2,404 kg, built 78 vs 150 units.

Saunders-Roe Saro Skeeter military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Saro Skeeter
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
Saro Skeeter Westland Scout
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Saunders-Roe Westland
First flight 10 October 1948 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1956 1963
Number produced 78 units 150 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 74.7 m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.8 m
Height 2.9 m 2.7 m
Length 8.1 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 175 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 420 km 507 km
Service ceiling 3,900 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,043 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 751 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Saro Skeeter or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the Saro Skeeter's 175 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Saro Skeeter or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a longer range at 507 km compared to the Saro Skeeter's 420 km.
Which can fly higher, the Saro Skeeter or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Saro Skeeter's 3,900 meters (12,795 ft).
Which is heavier, the Saro Skeeter or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,404 kg compared to the Saro Skeeter's 1,043 kg.
Which is larger, the Saro Skeeter or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the Saro Skeeter's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Saro Skeeter or Westland Scout?
The Saro Skeeter entered service first in 1956, 7 years before the Westland Scout which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Saro Skeeter or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 78 units of the Saro Skeeter.