WESTLAND WESSEX - Six-seat,
three-engined light transport, originating as Westland IV which first
flew on February 21, 1929, with 95 hp ADC Cirrus III engines. Westland Wessex featured
uncowled 145 hp AS Genet Major IA engines and some detail refinements,
and first flew in 1930. Both Westland IVs converted to Westland Wessex standard
and eight Westland Wessex built as such, by 1933. Two aircraft, G-AAGW (converted
Westland IV) and G-ACHI in service in 1939 with No 3 E & RFTS operated
by AST Ltd at Hamble, transferred to No 11 AONS in November 1939 and remained
in service as navigation trainers until Cs of A expired in 1940. The last
production Westland Wessex went to Egyptian Air Force in 1934 and was still serving
as a VIP transport in 1939 or later.
Max speed, 122 mph (196 km/h). Gross weight, 6,300 Ib (2,858 kg). Span,
57 ft 6 in (17.53 m). Length, 38ft 0 in (11.58m).
