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1985
1985 - 0970.PDF
THE WORLD'S FIRST SPACi The Westland 30. Outside it's an aircraft. Inside, it's a space craft. No other medium size heli copter matches its 460cu. ft. of cabin space. None other has 70 cu. ft. of luggage room at the back. That's why the Westland 30 can carry up to 17 people in the kind of comfort arid style you'd normally associate with an airliner. In fact, unlike many other comparable helicopters, there's enough headroom for people to actually stand up and move around. Even more remarkable, is the versatility of that space. Within minutes, any or all of the 17 seats can be removed, leaving room for cargo, supplies or vital equipment. The Westland 30 can be used as an air ambulance, taking up to six stretcher cases with medical attendants and full support systems. Or it can be equipped as a luxurious VIP cabin to carry six to ten people in sumptuous style, complete with galley, toilet communications system and air conditioning. Its rotor system, transmission, hydraulics and engines were developed from the Lynx. A helicopter with experience in some stability, control and accuracy in even the most hazardous of flying conditions. r -fL"m Pu ^SS ? t -Jp SfH of the world's most testing flying environments. The semi rigid rotor system was developed to give So if you're choosing a civil helicopter to give you reliability, versatility and spaciousness, choose the Westland 30. It was designed with people in mind. 5 Westland Helicopters Ltd. Yeovil, England BA20 2YB. Designed with people in mind. 110 FLIGHT International, 30 March 1985 ]
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