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1962
1962 - 2202.PDF
FLIGHT International, 27 September 1962 ? ^<^\. /" weapon on a postage stamp ... a highly manoeuvrable helicopter which can operate from confined spaces as small as forty feet square. It is the Westland Wasp and its operational base will be the Roval Navy's new frigates shortlv to come into service. Fittedwitha Blackburn Nimbus gas turbine engine this compact versatile helicopter will operate in various roles from weapon carrier to anti submarine search or strike. It will have many special features among which will be a folding tail, folding blades and a speciallv designed undercarriage. Small rotor diameters and easy access to engine and transmission will ease operation, handling, stowage and maintenance. Trials carried out with a prototvpe machine as seen in the picture shows that this highly functional aircraft can take oft and land on extremely small areas. ;WI WESTLAND the great name in HELICOPTERS WESTLAND AIRCRAFT LIMITED YEOVIL ENGLAND Incorporating: Saunders-Roe Division • Bristol Helicopter Division • Fairey Aviation Division
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