153 (SLOUGH) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS

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

Wessex HC2

 

Viking

 

The Wessex can carry 15 troops, and was the first dual engine single rotorted aircraft to enter RAF service. The Wessex is now being replaced by the Merlin.

Recognition features

  • Large nose
  • 4 rotor blades
  • Wheels
  • High windows

Technical data

Rotor diameter 17.07M
Length 14.74M
Crew 3
Maximum level speed 115kts at sea level
Engine Two Rolls-Royce Gnome turboshafts