£2m. Helicopter Transmission Test Rig Commissioned by Froude for Westland Helicopters

Abstract

Froude Engineering has completed the installation and commissioning of an advanced helicopter transmission test rig at Westland Helicopters Ltd., Yeovil, which is unique in Britain. The contract worth £2m. to Froude Engineering, the Worcester‐based member of the Redman Heenan International group of companies, represents more than two years of work which began with a feasibility study of more precise and more reliable methods for testing complete helicopter transmissions as well as their components.

Citation

(1983), "£2m. Helicopter Transmission Test Rig Commissioned by Froude for Westland Helicopters", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 55 No. 1, pp. 21-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb035846