D. Gibbings

This paper relates the way in which rotorcraft developed in Britain leading to the growth of a helicopter design and manufacturing industry. The UK based activities of Juan de la Cierva are discussed in some detail, as is the establishment of several helicopter companies in post war Britain. The way in which government led rationalisation resulted in a single British helicopter company is covered, resulting in a long period of prosperity which was sustained until well into the 1980s and the "Westland affair". The well founded collaboration with the Italian company, Agusta, resulted in recovery and the establishment of "AgustaWestland" (Finmeccanica owned), which now takes its place as a key player in the global helicopter scene. British led technical development and helicopter projects outside the Westland influence are included.

35th European Rotorcraft Forum 2009,

Conference Paper

englisch

21,0 x 29,7 cm, 24 Seiten

DGLR-Bericht, 2009, 2009-03, 35th European Rotorcraft Forum 2009 - Conference Proceedings; S.1-24; 2009; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V., Bonn

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in getr. Zählung;

rotorcrafts

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2009