Bristol Type 171 Sycamore A91-1
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The Bristol Type 171 Sycamore was the first British-designed helicopter to fly and serve with the RAF. Created by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, it was used for search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare.
The Sycamore was the second helicopter type to be used by the Australian Defence Force, when seven were delivered to the RAN and served in the Fleet Air Arm between 1953 and 1965. These naval helicopters retained their British serials throughout their Australian service, although the serial N5 prefix was issued.
The Museum's example served the RAAF between 1951 and 1965. It was one of a pair, with the numbers A91-1 and A91-2 respectively, that operated almost exclusively at the Woomera Rocket Range until A91-2 (a Mk 4) was scrapped in 1961. A91-1 (a civilian Mk 3) flew on until sold to a civilian operator in March 1965. The Sycamore was registered VH-GVR until it arrived at the Museum
The Sycamore was the second helicopter type to be used by the Australian Defence Force, when seven were delivered to the RAN and served in the Fleet Air Arm between 1953 and 1965. These naval helicopters retained their British serials throughout their Australian service, although the serial N5 prefix was issued.
The Museum's example served the RAAF between 1951 and 1965. It was one of a pair, with the numbers A91-1 and A91-2 respectively, that operated almost exclusively at the Woomera Rocket Range until A91-2 (a Mk 4) was scrapped in 1961. A91-1 (a civilian Mk 3) flew on until sold to a civilian operator in March 1965. The Sycamore was registered VH-GVR until it arrived at the Museum
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TECHNICAL DATA
Engine: Length: Rotor Diameter: Height: Weight: Speed: Range: |
Alvis Leonides 61 feet 1.75 inches 48 feet 7 inches 13 feet 11 inches 3,810 lbs (empty) 132 mph 330 miles |
550HP (18.62 m) (14.8 m) (4.23 m) (1,728 kg) 212 kmh 531 km |
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Image © Graeme Molineux 2014 |