Aircraft Data Sheet: Wessex (1930)
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.