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Aviation History
1960
1960 - 2205.PDF
FLIGHT Royal Air Force „ . converts to Turbine Powered Helicopters The Westland Whirlwind has now been ordered in quantity in its latest, turbine powered, version for the Royal Air Force. In addition a large number of piston cngincd Whirlwinds now in service are to be converted to turbine power. Powered by a single de Havilland GNOME turbine engine, of 1000 s.h.p. it offers significant increases in performance, weight saving, engine life and operational readiness, as well as reducing vibration and noise. As a type, the Whirlwind has behind it more than 1,000,000 hours of combined British and American operating experience. Recent development progress means that this aircraft can be made available to civil and military operators powered by either: de Havilland GNOME Turboshaft Unit, or Alvis Leon ides Major Piston Engine, or Pratt and Whitney R.1340 Piston Engine. WESTLAND the great name in HELICOPTERS WESTLAND AIRCRAFT LIMITED • YEOVIL • ENGLAND incorporating SAUNDERS-ROE LTD. FAIREY AVIATION LTD. and the BRISTOL DIVISION
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