Aircraft Data Sheet: Wessex (1930)

Wessex
First flight: May 1930
Span: 17.53m/57ft 6ins
Length: 11.58m/38ft 0ins
Max weight: 2,858kg/6,300lb
Max level speed: 106knots/196kph
Power plant:

Three 140shp/104kW Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major lA

Total built: 8

Success with the Westland lV led to the construction of the Wessex, which incorporated a number of structural improvements and was capable of carrying up to six passengers, with more powerful engines increasing performance and reliability. A limited number were sold before production ceased.