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Wessex
Westland · UK
The Wessex was a British development of the American Sikorsky S-58, but replaced the piston engine with a turboshaft. This significantly improved its lifting capacity and reliability for the Royal Navy and RAF in anti-submarine and transport roles.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 212 km/h |
| Range | 499 km |
| Ceiling | 4,300 m |
| Engines | 1x Napier Gazelle turboshaft (or 2x Rolls-Royce Gnomes) |
Armament & Payload
Varied: torpedoes, depth charges, or machine guns.
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DHC-4 Caribou →
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Wessex
Westland · UK
The Wessex was a British development of the American Sikorsky S-58, but replaced the piston engine with a turboshaft. This significantly improved its lifting capacity and reliability for the Royal Navy and RAF in anti-submarine and transport roles.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 212 km/h |
| Range | 499 km |
| Ceiling | 4,300 m |
| Engines | 1x Napier Gazelle turboshaft (or 2x Rolls-Royce Gnomes) |
Armament & Payload
Varied: torpedoes, depth charges, or machine guns.