Bristol Sycamore HR 50/51

Statistics

Type Rescue and training helicopter
Manufacturer Bristol
Ordered 1952
Number purchased 13
First delivered 1953
Last delivered 1961
Crew Two
Weight (lbs) Light: 4,050 Loaded 5,600
Dimensions Wing Span: 48 ft 6.75 in (rotor)
Length: 46 ft 2 in
Height: 12 ft 2 in
Engine One 520 hp Alvis Leonides Mk72 7 cylinder radial air-cooled engine.
Performance Initial Rate of Climb: 1,300 ft/min
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Speed: 127 mph (max sea level), 91 mph (cruising)
Range: 238 miles
Armament Nil
Ships Embarked In HMAS Vengeance, HMAS Melbourne (II)
Bristol Sycamore HR 50/51
Bristol Sycamore HR 50/51
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