The Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British licence-built version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name, built by Westland Helicopters.

The Westland Sea King variant was manufactured under license by Westland Helicopters Ltd in the United Kingdom, who developed a specially modified version for the Royal Navy. It is powered by a pair of Rolls-Royce Gnome turbines (license-built T58s), and …

The Westland Sea King is a license-built variant of the Sikorsky S-61 with Rolls-Rolls Gnome turboshaft engines, different avionics and anti-submarine warfare systems.

Jan 28, 2018 · Westland proceeded to independently develop the Sea King, integrating a significant proportion of components from British suppliers; key changes include the use of a pair of Rolls-Royce Gnome turboshaft engines and the …

At least 7 main versions of the Sea King developed for the UK armed forces, plus a further 7 near derivatives for export and 3 versions in the Commando tactical assault (and VIP transport) role. Also export versions for at least Australia, Belgium, …

Westland Sea King is a British helicopter built by Westland. It is a licence-built version of the American SH-3 Sea King. Transport duty versions are known as Westland Commando.

Jun 22, 2020 · To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Westland Sea King XV666 “Damien” maiden flight, the helicopter, which is now operated by HeliOps, returned for a brief visit to the site of its birth. We look back on five decades of international service for the Sea King and consider why the helicopter has proven so durable.

The Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter. Westland Helicopters had a long-standing license agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft to allow it to build the Sikorsky helicopter, and they extended the …

Jun 16, 2023 · The Westland Sea King is much more than a helicopter. It’s a symbol of the resilience and adaptability of British engineering, embodying a spirit of service and duty. From its origins as the Sikorsky SH-3 to its transformation into a workhorse of the Royal Navy, the Sea King exemplifies the evolution of military technology.

The Westland Sea King has seen almost 50 years of uninterrupted service with the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force from 1969 to 2018. The key to its success has been its versatility and adaptability.