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General information | |
Type | Heavy-lift helicopter |
National origin | United Kingdom |
Manufacturer | Westland Aircraft |
Status | Cancelled |
Number built | 2 |
History | |
First flight | 15 June 1958 |
The Westland Westminster was a British helicopter of the 1950s from Westland Aircraft. A large cargo design, it was powered by two turboshaft engines driving a single, five-bladed rotor. Initially unclad, the all-metal airframe was later enclosed in a fabric covering. Designed and built as a private venture without government assistance, it was cancelled when Westland took over rival helicopter producers and their more advanced projects.