Westland Limousine
Westland Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1919 · transport aircraft
The Westland Limousine was a 1920s British single-engined four-seat light transport biplane built by Westland Aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.21 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single-engined biplane light transport
- Napier Lion W-12 engine driving a four-bladed propeller
- Enclosed cabin for three or five passengers
Look for a large single-engined biplane with an enclosed cabin and a four-bladed propeller.
Specifications
- The Westland Limousine has a length of 10.21 m (33 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.46 m (54 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by R A Bruce and P W Petter and first flew in July 1919. It was introduced in 1920.
Variants
Eight were built in total.
Where you'll see it
It was in service from 1920 until it was retired in 1925. A 450 hp Napier Lion IA engine powered it.
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