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Westland Scout vs Westland Wasp

Westland Scout vs Westland Wasp at a glance — top speed 211 vs 193 km/h, range 507 vs 487 km, max takeoff weight 2,404 vs 2,495 kg, built 150 vs 133 units.

Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Westland Wasp military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Wasp
Specifications
Westland Scout Westland Wasp
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Westland
First flight 29 August 1960 28 October 1962
Year introduced 1963 1964
Number produced 150 units 133 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 75.9 m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.8 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 211 km/h 193 km/h
Operational range 507 km 487 km
Service ceiling 5,400 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,404 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 1,466 kg 1,566 kg
Total thrust 1 x 511 kW 1 x 530 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Scout or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the Westland Wasp's 193 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Westland Scout or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Scout has a longer range at 507 km compared to the Westland Wasp's 487 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Scout or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Westland Wasp's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Scout or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the Westland Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Scout or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Westland Scout or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Scout entered service first in 1963, 1 years before the Westland Wasp which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Scout or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Scout has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 133 units of the Westland Wasp.