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Puma HC1 Helicopter XW222 nick-named the "Trembling Triple Two" outside Hangar 1 of the Ulster Aviation Society at Maze Long Kesh
Puma HC1 Helicopter XW222 nick-named the "Trembling Triple Two" outside Hangar 1 of the Ulster Aviation Society at Maze Long Kesh

PUMA HC Mk.1

"Trembling Triple Two" on Puma HC1 Helicopter XW222 at the Ulster Aviation Society
Manufacturer: Westland​
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Model: Puma HC1​
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Registration: XW222
"Trembling Triple Two"
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Operating Life: 1970-2009
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UAS Location: Hangar  2
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Served with: 230 Sqn
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Maximum Speed: 159mph
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Cruise Speed: 154mph
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Engines: 2 × Turbomeca Turmo IVC turboshafts, 1,175 kW (1,575 hp) each

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Service Ceiling: 15,750 ft
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Length & Height: 18.15m x 5.14m
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Rotor Diameter: 15m
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Range: 360 miles
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Production:  SA.330E equivalent assembled by Westland Helicopters for the RAF, first flown on 25th November 1970
Fuel decals on the panels of the Puma HC1 Helicopter XW222 at Maze Long Kesh, Lisburn

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS

Puma HC1 Helicopter XW222 instrument panel in the main cockpit
defensive GPMG in the rear of Puma HC1 Helicopter XW222 at the Ulster Aviation Society
Some of the bench seats and defensive GPMG in the rear of Puma HC1 Helicopter XW222

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS

The amazing nose art on Puma HC1 Helicopter XW222 at the Maze Long Kesh hangar of the Ulster Aviation Society

Image: MARK J. CAIRNS

Video: MARK J. CAIRNS

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