Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS®)

Magellan Aerospace designs and manufactures the Wire Strike Protection System® (WSPS®). It’s the cutting edge in helicopter safety, providing a measure of protection for helicopters in the event of accidental contact with wires with a helicopter in forward and level flight. Magellan’s Winnipeg operating division is the global expert for this system with more than 40 years of experience and 30,000+ kits delivered.

The Magellan WSPS® is designed to guides wires over the fuselage into high tensile steel cutting blades. A basic system is comprised of:

  • Upper cutter
  • Lower cutter
  • Windshield deflector

Magellan works directly with helicopter OEMs to design kits that interface with each helicopter’s unique airframe. The WSPS® uses proprietary design, analysis and manufacture of components uniquely suited to each helicopter model, and that can be optimized for each helicopter platform with mission-specific equipment. The US Army thoroughly tested WSPS® using a pendulum swing test at the NASA Impact Dynamic Test Facility in Langley. No other product has the same technical heritage as the WSPS®.

The Magellan WSPS® is:

  • Available for more than 70 models of military and commercial helicopters
  • Low cost
  • Light weight
  • Maintenance free
  • A passive system

For more information, please click here to view the WSPS® data sheets.

Document Revisions Index

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 ER100376 C

    Install.Instructions for WSPS on AgustaA119Koala

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 PM-965-039 C

    BAL WSPS Agusta A119 Maintenance Manual Supp

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 PM-965-040 A

    Oper Manual Agusta A119 Koala Heli with WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83100SHT01 C

    WSPS Installation, A119 Koala Helicopter

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83101SHT01 B

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83101SHT02 B

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83101SHT03 B

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83102SHT01 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83104SHT01 C

    Installation, Scoop Deflctors, WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83102SHT02 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83102SHT03 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83103SHT01 B

    Installation, Wiper Deflectors, WSPS

  • AGUSTA-WESTLAND A119 422-83103SHT02 B

    Installation, Wiper Deflectors, WSPS

  • BELL 204 EM105301 F

    DRAWING LIST - BELL 204, 205, 210, 212, 412 WIRE STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM (…

  • BELL 204 364-83300SHT01 B

    WSPS Installation Bell 204,205,212,412, Helicopter

  • BELL 204 364-83303SHT02 B

    Installation, Windshield Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • BELL 204 PM-965-041 C

    BELL MODELS 204, 205, 210, 212 AND 412 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT AND IL…

  • BELL 204 ER100374 D

    Insta Instr WSPS on Bell Models 204, 205, 210, 212, 412 HELICOPTERS

  • BELL 204 364-83301SHT01 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 204 364-83301SHT02 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 204 364-83301SHT03 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 204 364-83301SHT04 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 204 364-83302SHT01 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 204 364-83302SHT02 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 204 364-83302SHT03 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 204 364-83303SHT01 B

    Installation, Windshield Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • BELL 205 364-83301SHT02 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 205 364-83301SHT04 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 205 364-83302SHT01 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 205 364-83302SHT02 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 205 364-83302SHT03 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 205 PM-965-041 C

    BELL MODELS 204, 205, 210, 212 AND 412 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT AND IL…

  • BELL 205 EM105301 F

    DRAWING LIST - BELL 204, 205, 210, 212, 412 WIRE STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM (…

  • BELL 205 364-83300SHT01 B

    WSPS Installation Bell 204,205,212,412, Helicopter

  • BELL 205 364-83301SHT01 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 205 364-83301SHT03 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 205 364-83303SHT01 B

    Installation, Windshield Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • BELL 205 364-83303SHT02 B

    Installation, Windshield Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • BELL 205 ER100374 D

    Insta Instr WSPS on Bell Models 204, 205, 210, 212, 412 HELICOPTERS

  • BELL 206 EM104114 H

    DWG LIST BELL 206 WIRE STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM

  • BELL 206 ER96012 G

    INSTL INSTR.FOR THE BAL WSPS ON BELL206 SERIES HEL

  • BELL 206 374-83110SHT01 A

    WSPS INSTALLATION BELL 206 HELICOPTER

  • BELL 206 PM-965-044 C

    BELL 206 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT AND ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

  • BELL 206 374-83111SHT01 E

    Upper Cutter, Installation, WSPS

  • BELL 206 374-83111SHT02 B

    UPPER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 206 374-83111SHT03 B

    UPPER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 206 374-83112SHT01 F

    LOWER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 206 374-83112SHT03 F

    LOWER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 206 374-83112SHT02 F

    LOWER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 212 364-83301SHT01 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 212 364-83300SHT01 B

    WSPS Installation Bell 204,205,212,412, Helicopter

  • BELL 212 364-83301SHT02 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 212 364-83301SHT03 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 212 364-83301SHT04 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 212 364-83302SHT02 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 212 364-83302SHT03 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 212 364-83303SHT02 B

    Installation, Windshield Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • BELL 212 EM105301 F

    DRAWING LIST - BELL 204, 205, 210, 212, 412 WIRE STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM (…

  • BELL 212 364-83302SHT01 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 212 364-83303SHT01 B

    Installation, Windshield Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • BELL 212 ER100374 D

    Insta Instr WSPS on Bell Models 204, 205, 210, 212, 412 HELICOPTERS

  • BELL 212 PM-965-041 C

    BELL MODELS 204, 205, 210, 212 AND 412 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT AND IL…

  • BELL 222/230/430 359-83100SHT01 A

    WSPS Installation, Bell 222, 230, 430 Helicopter

  • BELL 222/230/430 359-83102SHT01 D

    INSTALLATION, CUTTER ASSY, UPPER, WSPS

  • BELL 222/230/430 359-83103SHT02 B

    INSTALLATION, CUTTER ASSY, LOWER, WSPS

  • BELL 222/230/430 359-83104SHT01 D

    INSTALLATION, DEFLECTOR, CARGO HOOK, WSPS

  • BELL 222/230/430 359-83101SHT01 D

    INSTALLATION, DEFLECTOR ASSY, WSPS

  • BELL 222/230/430 PM-965-065 B

    WSPS BELL 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 430 HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMEN…

  • BELL 222/230/430 359-83101SHT02 A

    INSTALLATION, DEFLECTOR ASSY, WSPS

  • BELL 222/230/430 359-83102SHT02 A

    INSTALLATION, CUTTER ASSY, UPPER, WSPS

  • BELL 222/230/430 359-83103SHT01 D

    INSTALLATION, CUTTER ASSY, LOWER, WSPS

  • BELL 222/230/430 ER92010 D

    INSTL.INSTR.WSPS ON BELL 222, 222B & 222U HLCPTRS.

  • BELL 222/230/430 ECN39545 A

    Parts List Update

  • BELL 407 374-83100SHT01 B

    WSPS INSTALLATION BELL 407

  • BELL 407 374-83102SHT01 F

    LOWER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 407 374-83102SHT03 F

    LOWER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 407 374-83101SHT01 G

    UPPER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 407 374-83101SHT02 G

    UPPER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 407 374-83101SHT04 G

    UPPER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 407 374-83102SHT02 F

    LOWER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 407 374-83101SHT03 G

    UPPER CUTTER,INSTALLATION,WSPS

  • BELL 407 ER95008 H

    INSTL INSTRUCT FOR THE BAL WSPS ON BELL407 SERIES

  • BELL 407 PM-965-045 E

    Bell 407 Maintenance Manual Manual

  • BELL 412 364-83303SHT01 B

    Installation, Windshield Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • BELL 412 364-83301SHT02 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 412 364-83302SHT02 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 412 364-83303SHT02 B

    Installation, Windshield Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • BELL 412 364-83301SHT03 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 412 364-83302SHT03 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 412 364-83301SHT04 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 412 ER100374 D

    Insta Instr WSPS on Bell Models 204, 205, 210, 212, 412 HELICOPTERS

  • BELL 412 PM-965-041 C

    BELL MODELS 204, 205, 210, 212 AND 412 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT AND IL…

  • BELL 412 EM105301 F

    DRAWING LIST - BELL 204, 205, 210, 212, 412 WIRE STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM (…

  • BELL 412 364-83302SHT01 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 412 364-83300SHT01 B

    WSPS Installation Bell 204,205,212,412, Helicopter

  • BELL 412 364-83301SHT01 D

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 427 375-83101SHT02 C

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 427 ER100002 B

    Installation Instructions for WSPS on Bell 427 Mo

  • BELL 427 PM-965-033 A

    BAL WSPS Bell 427 Maintenance Manual Supplement

  • BELL 427 375-83101SHT01 C

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 427 375-83100SHT01 B

    WSPS Installation, Bell 427 Helicopter

  • BELL 427 375-83101SHT03 C

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 427 375-83102SHT01 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 427 375-83102SHT02 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 427 375-83102SHT03 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • BELL 429 EM106490 J

    MODIFICATION DATA SUMMARY, BELL 429 WSPS INSTALLATION

  • BELL 429 429-83100SHT01 G

    WSPS Installation, Bell 429 Helicopter

  • BELL 429 429-83106SHT01 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter Fixed Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83107SHT01 E

    Installation, Jack Point Fixed Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83108SHT01 C

    Installation, Wiper Deflector Fixed Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83109SHT01 B

    Installation, Vent Deflector Detachable Equipment, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83101SHT02 E

    Installation, Upper Cutter Detachable Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83102SHT02 J

    Installation, Lower Cutter Detachable Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83102SHT03 J

    Installation, Lower Cutter Detachable Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 PM-965-067 J

    BELL 429 HELICOPTER WSPS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS AND

  • BELL 429 429-83102SHT01 J

    Installation, Lower Cutter Detachable Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83103SHT01 D

    Installation, Jack Point Deflector Detachable Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83104SHT01 D

    Installation, Wiper Deflector Detachable Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83105SHT01 E

    Installation, Upper Cutter Fixed Provisions, WSPS

  • BELL 429 429-83100SHT02 G

    WSPS Installation, Bell 429 Helicopter

  • BELL 429 ER102583 J

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BELL 429 WIRE STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM

  • MAGELLAN Various PM-965-027 B

    WIRE STRIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MANUAL

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS 441-83003SHT01 G

    CUTTER INSTALLATION, LOWER - WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS 441-83001SHT01 J

    CUTTER INSTALLATION, UPPER - WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS 441-83002SHT01 G

    DEFLECTOR INSTALLATION, MID-SECTION WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS 441-83046SHT01 A

    STIFFENER INSTALLATION, WINDSHIELD ARCH - WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS 441-83100SHT01 D

    CUTTER INSTL, WSPS HUGHES MODEL 500 369 SERIES

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS ER80021 J

    INSTL INSTR FOR BAL WSPS HIGH SKID GEAR EXT KIT

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS ER81001 N

    INSTL INSTR BAL WSPS ON MDHC 369H,369HE,369HM,369H

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS PM-965-075 A

    WSPS MDHS MODEL 369D/H/HE/HM/HS (500C AND 500D) HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369D/H/HE/HM/HS EM19186 S

    Dwg List - MDHS Model 369D/H/HE/HM/HS (500C and 500D) Helicopter (WSPS)

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369E/369F/369FF/500N/500E/530F/520N EM100365 G

    Drawing List-MDHS Model 369E/F/FF and 500N (500E, 530F, 520N) Helicopter (W…

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369E/369F/369FF/500N/500E/530F/520N 441-83049SHT02 F

    CUTTER INSTALLATION, UPPER - WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369E/369F/369FF/500N/500E/530F/520N PM-965-076 A

    WSPS MDHS MODEL 369E/F/FF (500N) HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT A…

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369E/369F/369FF/500N/500E/530F/520N 441-83053SHT01 B

    STIFFENER INSTALLATION, WINDSHIELD ARCH - WSSP

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369E/369F/369FF/500N/500E/530F/520N 441-83048SHT01 D

    CUTTER INSTALLATION, LOWER - WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369E/369F/369FF/500N/500E/530F/520N 441-83100SHT01 D

    CUTTER INSTL, WSPS HUGHES MODEL 500 369 SERIES

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369E/369F/369FF/500N/500E/530F/520N ER80021 J

    INSTL INSTR FOR BAL WSPS HIGH SKID GEAR EXT KIT

  • MD HELICOPTERS 369E/369F/369FF/500N/500E/530F/520N ER84650 G

    INSTL INSTRUCT WSPS MDHC 369E,F,FF 500N HLCPTR

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N PM-965-077 A

    WSPS MDHS MODEL 600N HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT AND ILLUSTRAT…

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N 445-83100SHT01 A

    WSPS INSTALLATION MD600N HELICOPTER

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N ER97008 D

    INSTL INSTRUCT FOR BAL WSPS ON MDHS MD600N HELICOP

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N 445-83101SHT01 E

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N 445-83101SHT02 C

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N 445-83102SHT01 C

    LOWER CUTTER, INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N 445-83102SHT02 B

    LOWER CUTTER, INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N 445-83101SHT03 D

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 600N 445-83101SHT04 B

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 444-83060SHT01 C

    DEFLECTOR, CHIN BOW, INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 444-83055SHT02 E

    LOWER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 444-83064SHT01 E

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 444-83064SHT02 C

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 444-83064SHT03 C

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 444-83064SHT04 D

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 444-83055SHT01 E

    LOWER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 444-83064SHT05 A

    UPPER CUTTER INSTALLATION, WSPS

  • MD HELICOPTERS 900 PM-965-015 F

    WSPS MD EXPLORER HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT AND ILLUSTRATED P…

  • SIKORSKY S-76 EM104733 F

    Drawing List-Sikorsky S-76 Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS)

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83100SHT01 A

    WSPS Installation, S-76 Helicopter

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83102SHT01 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83102SHT02 C

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83102SHT03 B

    Installation, Lower Cutter, WSPS

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83101SHT01 B

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83101SHT02 B

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83101SHT03 B

    Installation, Upper Cutter, WSPS

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83103SHT01 C

    Installation, Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83103SHT02 C

    Installation, Wiper Deflector, WSPS

  • SIKORSKY S-76 347-83103SHT03 C

    Installation, Wiper Deflector, WSPS

Installation Documents

Important Notice to WSPS® Customers

Dear valued WSPS® customer,

Thank you for choosing Magellan’s Wire Strike Protection System® (WSPS®) for your helicopter.

To better serve you, all drawings, installation instructions, and maintenance, manuals for WSPS® kits where Magellan owns the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), are now available on this website, using the links in the Installation Documents portal below.

Product support documents for WSPS® kits for which Magellan does not own the STC, must be obtained from the STC/TC holder. Only Definition of Product documents for these kits are available on this website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us as wsps@magellan.aero.

The WSPS® Team

By providing my e-mail address and accepting access to this Installation Document portal, I agree that:

These documents are the property of Magellan Aerospace and may not be copied or communicated to a third party or used for any other purpose other than for which they are supplied without the express written authority of Magellan Aerospace.

It is acknowledged that the WSPS® provides a measure of protection for the helicopter against impact from damage for horizontally strung mechanical, electrical, and communication cables. The best defence is avoidance!

It is acknowledged that it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that WSPS® installation instructions are of the latest appropriate and corresponding revision. Updates are available from wsps@magellan.aero.