Royal Air Force (RAF) SAR version.
Source: ”Helicopters & Autogyros of the World”, Paul Lambermont with Anthony Pirie, Second edition 1970, Cassell & Company Ltd, SBN 304 93390 2
and,
Source: ”Bristol 171 Sycamore”, BAe Systems Heritage Team, BAe Systems Heritage Web site, Last accessed 11 Jul 2018 (with kind permission from BAe)
Design authority: Bristol Aeroplane Company, Helicopter Division
Primary manufacturer: Bristol Aeroplane Company, Helicopter Division
Parent type: Bristol Type 171 Sycamore
Aircraft status: No longer flying
VTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor
Crew required: 1 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)