153 (SLOUGH) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS

153 (Slough) Sqn ATC
Uxbridge road
Slough
Berks
SL2 5NZ

Squirrel HT2

 

Squirrel HT2

 

The Squirrel is used to train helicopter pilots at the Defence Helicopter Flying School, RAF Shawbury. It is therefore often seen in the black and yellow DHFS markings.

Recognition features

  • Two main rotor blades. The chinook is the only RAF aircraft to such baldes.
  • It is far longer than any other RAF helicopter
  • It has four sets of wheels

Techincal data

Rotor diameter 10.69M
Length 12.94M
Crew 2
Maximum level speed 144mph at sea level
Engine One Turbomeca Arriel turboshaft

 

 

Squirrel HT2