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Bristol Sycamore vs Westland Whirlwind

Bristol Sycamore vs Westland Whirlwind at a glance — top speed 212 vs 175 km/h, range 531 vs 538 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 3,538 kg, built 180 vs 364 units.

Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Westland Whirlwind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Whirlwind
Specifications
Bristol Sycamore Westland Whirlwind
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Westland
First flight 27 July 1947 --
Year introduced 1953 1954
Number produced 180 units 364 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 172.0 m² 204.9 m²
Wingspan 14.8 m 16.2 m
Height 4.2 m 4.8 m
Length 18.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 212 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 531 km 538 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 3,538 kg
Empty weight 1,728 kg 2,718 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 560 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Sycamore or Westland Whirlwind?
The Bristol Sycamore is faster with a maximum speed of 212 km/h compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 175 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Sycamore or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a longer range at 538 km compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 531 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Sycamore or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Sycamore or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,538 kg compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Sycamore or Westland Whirlwind?
The Bristol Sycamore is longer at 18.6 meters compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bristol Sycamore or Westland Whirlwind?
The Bristol Sycamore entered service first in 1953, 1 years before the Westland Whirlwind which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Sycamore or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has been produced in greater numbers with 364 units compared to 180 units of the Bristol Sycamore.