Westland Welkin
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The Westland Welkin was a British twin-engine heavy fighter from the Westland Aircraft Company designed to fight at extremely high altitudes in the stratosphere; the word welkin meaning the vault of heaven. First conceived in 1940 it was built from 1942–43 in response to the arrival of modified Junkers Ju 86P bombers flying reconnaissance missions that suggested the Luftwaffe might attempt to re-open bombing of England at high altitudes.

model of the Westland Welkin with a span of 70” and only 41/2lbs weight.1
of the Westland Welkin, and the Sud-Aviacion Super Frelon. Bristol belvedere.2
the Westland Welkin and Ta-152 (which might be able to get jet assisted non-feather weighted models as well).3
the Westland Welkin tripped over this in the days when the effects of mach were less appreciated.4

Made by Westland Aircraft.

Westland Welkin by Shichiro Takashima (Scratchbuilt 1/48) 2003 - 2007 Gallery Westland Welkin F.Mk.5
Has anyone got any images of the Westland Welkin, a kind of cross between a whirlwind and a long span glider?Reply With Quote Will J View Public Profile 6
the Westland Welkin at 44,000ft.7
Height Main
480.06
Designer
W.E.W. Petter
Length Alt
12.67 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
11410.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
1
480 mi
Loaded Weight Main
10356.0
Height Alt
4.80 m
Type Of Prop
liquid-cooled piston engine
Introduced
May 1944
Loading Main
41
Power/mass Main
396.0
Power/mass Alt
Max Speed Main
385 mph
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
5175.0
Ceiling Main
44000.0
Number Built
75
Crew
One pilot
Retired
November 1944
Loaded Weight Alt
4697.0
Area Main
250.0
Primary user
Royal Air Force
Span Alt
21.30 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
920.0
Engine(prop)
Rolls-Royce Merlin 76-77
Manufacturer
Westland Aircraft
First Flight
1
Climb Rate Main
3850.0
Power Main
1
233 hp
Number Of Props
2
Guns
1200.0
Climb Rate Alt
1174.8
Length Main
1264.92
Span Main
2133.6
Area Alt
23 m2
Range Alt
2380.0
Similar Aircraft
*Vickers Type 432
Max Speed Alt
625.0
Related
*Westland Whirlwind
Empty Weight Main
8310.0
Ceiling Alt
13
420 m
Category
British fighter aircraft 1940-1949
Westland aircraft
Empty Weight Alt
3768.0
Loading Alt
204

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