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Wessex vs Westland Whirlwind

Wessex vs Westland Whirlwind at a glance — top speed 212 vs 175 km/h, range 500 vs 538 km, max takeoff weight 6,123 vs 3,538 kg, built 382 vs 364 units.

Westland Wessex military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Wessex
Westland Whirlwind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Whirlwind
Specifications
Wessex Westland Whirlwind
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Westland
First flight 20 June 1958 --
Year introduced 1961 1954
Number produced 382 units 364 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 228.8 m² 204.9 m²
Wingspan 17.1 m 16.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 20.1 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 212 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 500 km 538 km
Service ceiling 3,700 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,123 kg 3,538 kg
Empty weight 3,783 kg 2,718 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,010 kW 1 x 560 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Wessex or Westland Whirlwind?
The Wessex 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 Wessex or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a longer range at 538 km compared to the Wessex's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Wessex or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the Wessex's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the Wessex or Westland Whirlwind?
The Wessex has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,123 kg compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 3,538 kg.
Which is larger, the Wessex or Westland Whirlwind?
The Wessex is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Wessex or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind entered service first in 1954, 7 years before the Wessex which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wessex or Westland Whirlwind?
The Wessex has been produced in greater numbers with 382 units compared to 364 units of the Westland Whirlwind.