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Helicopters1955 utility helicopter by Westland

Widgeon

Widgeon

The Westland Widgeon is a helicopter that was developed by Westland Aircraft as a private venture improvement on the Westland WS-51 Dragonfly.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Westland Aircraft
Category
Helicopters
First flight
1955-08-23

Specifications

Cruise speed
70 kt
Max speed
90 kt
Range
270 nm
Service ceiling
10,500 ft
Rate of climb
700 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
5,900 lb
Empty weight
4,424 lb
Fuel capacity
99.9 US gal
Powerplant
Alvis Leonides 521/1
Engines
1
Seats
5
Length
40.8 ft
Wingspan
49.2 ft
Height
13.2 ft
Number built
12

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.