Westland

Westland Welkin

High-altitude interceptor

  • First flight1942
  • IntroductionMay 1944
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built75
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
41 ft 6 in
Wingspan
70 ft
Height
15 ft 9 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
385 mph
Range
1,480 mi
Service ceiling
44,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
2 × Rolls-Royce Merlin 76 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine (1,233 hp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 4 × 20 mm Hispano cannon