Aircraft XJ398 Data
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XJ398
1955 Westland S.55 Whirlwind Series 3, c/n WA386
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| Model | S.55 Whirlwind Series 3 Search all Westland S.55 Whirlwind Series 3 |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | WA386 |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Number of Seats | 2 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Rolls Royce (previously De-Havilland/Bristol Siddeley) Gnome H1000 |
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Aircraft
| Registration Number | XJ398 |
| Current Status | preserved |
Owner
| Owner | |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Alan Beattie, 2011-09-09 14:52:34
Originally built as an HAR5 (Series 2) and later used as the prototype turbine engine version.
The Rolls-Royce Gnome 1050 shp engine is a license built GE T-58 turbine engine.
The Rolls-Royce Gnome 1050 shp engine is a license built GE T-58 turbine engine.