Aircraft Photo of XG574 | Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #26927
Registration / Serial:XG574
Military Code:PO-752
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA69
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:26927Submit Correction
View count: 136
The Whirlwind Series 1 was still powered by the R-1340 Wasp engine like the original Sikorksy helicopter, but already had the gearbox replaced in the usual British urge to get rid of the inferior American equipment.
Registration / Serial:XG574
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA69
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of XG574 | Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #26927
Registration / Serial:XG574
Military Code:PO-752
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA69
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:29 July 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:26927Submit Correction
View count: 136
The Whirlwind Series 1 was still powered by the R-1340 Wasp engine like the original Sikorksy helicopter, but already had the gearbox replaced in the usual British urge to get rid of the inferior American equipment.
Registration / Serial:XG574
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA69
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 2016
Photo by:Peter de JongContact