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
Able Seaman Bosuns Mate Patrick Birch tends to the capstan as part of the 'Foc'scle Party' as HMAS...

Able Seaman Bosuns Mate Patrick Birch tends to the capstan as part of the 'Foc'scle Party' as HMAS...