Westland and the British Helicopter Industry, 1945-1960: Licensed Production versus Indigenous Innovation...

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Matthew R.H. Uttley

Westland and the British Helicopter Industry, 1945-1960

Licensed Production versus Indigenous Innovation

Matthew R.H. Uttley

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English

Routledge
30 September 2001

History: specific events & topics; Military history; Politics & government; Air forces & warfare; Aviation manufacturing industry; Aerospace & aviation technology

Series: Studies in Air Power

Between 1945 and 1960, British government policy was to foster an indigenous helicopter research capability. In parallel, Westland Aircraft Limited focused on licensed

production of foreign helicopter technology developed in the USA. While other companies subsumed under British government industrial policy failed to enter commercial production, Westland, through the use of this alternative focus, emerged

as Britain's sole helicopter manufacturer in 1960. This work shows how Westland dominated British helicopter production

and why government funding and support failed to generate competitive ""all-British"" alternatives. The text evaluates historiographic assumptions about the purported ""failure"" of British aircraft procurement during the early post-war period

as well as considering the scope and limitations of licensed production as a government-mandated procurement strategy.

By: Matthew R.H. Uttley
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 11
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 521g
ISBN: 9780714651941
ISBN 10: 071465194X
Series: Studies in Air Power
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 September 2001
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Helicopter International ""an excellent study"" Air International April 2002: - ""the most comprehensive source of information on Britain""s helicopter procurement policy ... and an invaluable database for the student of British Aviation history. Recommended."" Air International ""offers extensive coverage of significant aspects of the application of military aviation in the 20th Century"" ""highly recommended...a worthy addition to the shelves of anyone who seriously studies the UK aircraft industry"" - Air Enthusiast"

Uttley, Matthew R.H.