Type sheet: wwsp

Westland Wasp HAS Mk.1 / Scout AH Mk. 1
Light helicopter, United Kingdom, 1963

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Westland] [ Helicopters 1946-1974] [ Anti-Sub-A/C 1946-1974]

Description:

The Scout is in service with the royal army as a
light multi-purpose helicopter. Within the royal navy
it is in service in a modified version known as the
Wasp. It is used for anti submarine warfare and
carries 2 target-seeking torpedos

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

30.348 ft

9.250 m

Greatest height :

8.661 ft

2.640 m

Rotor diameter :

32.251 ft

9.830 m

Max take off weight :

5501.5 lbs

2495.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

104 kts

193 km/h

Service ceiling :

12205 ft

3720 m

Range :

274 nm

507 km

Propulsion

Kind :

PTL

Type :

Rolls Royce Bristol Nimbus 503

Power rating (max.) :

700 shp

710 wps

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

700 shp

710 wps

Other

Crew :

0

0

2+3

Armament :

244kg ext.