Saro

Saro P.531

Naval helicopter

Produced as Westland Wasp

Wikipedia
  • First flight1958
  • Introduction1959
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built6

History

Produced as Westland Wasp

Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
8.84 m (29 ft)
Wingspan
11.77 m
Height
2.90 m (9 ft 6 in)
02

Performance

Maximum speed
194 km/h (121 mph)
Range
390 km (242 mi)
Service ceiling
700 m (2,300 ft)
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Blackburn-Turbomeca Turmo turboshaft (derated to 325 hp / 242 kW)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 6 × 20 mm MG 151 autocannon; Bombs: 1000 kg
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