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	Topics Westland Lynx Topic Home The Westland Lynx is a BritishUnited Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country and sovereign state that lies off the northwest coast... helicopterHelicopter A helicopter is an aircraft which is lifted and propelled by one or more horizontal rotors, Helicopters are classified as ... designed by WestlandWestland Aircraft Westland Aircraft was a British aircraft manufacturer located in Yeovil in Somerset, formed just before the start of World W... and built at Westland's factory in YeovilYeovil Yeovil is a town in south Somerset, England, on the A30 and A37.... , first flying on 21 March 1971 as the Westland WG.13. Originally intended as a utility craft for both civil and naval usage, military interest led to the development of both battlefield and naval variants, which went into operational usage in 19771977 in aviation This is a list of aviation-related events from 1977: ... and were later adopted by the armed forces of over a dozen nations. The helicopter is now produced and marketed by AgustaWestlandAgustaWestland AgustaWestland is a helicopter design and manufacturing company based in Italy and the United Kingdom.... . Development As part of the Anglo-French helicopter agreement signed in February 19671967 in aviation This is a list of aviation-related events from 1967: ... the French company AérospatialeAérospatiale Arospatiale was a French aerospace manufacturer that primarily built both civilian and military aircraft and rockets.... were given a workshare in the manufacturing programme. When piloted by Roy Moxam in 19721972 in aviation This is a list of aviation-related events from 1972: ... , it broke the world record over 15 and 25 km by flying at 321.74 km/h. It also set a new 100 km closed circuit record shortly afterwards, flying at 318.504 km/h. In 19861986 in aviation This is a list of aviation-related events from 1986: ... , a Lynx specially modified with BERP (British Experimental Rotor Programme) rotor bladesBERP rotors BERP-rotors are rotors developed under the British Experimental Rotor Program.... , registered G-LYNX and piloted by John Egginton set an absolute speed record for helicopters over a 15 and 25 km course by reaching 400.87 km/h (249.09 mph). The Lynx is an agile helicopter, capable of performing loops and rolls. The British ArmyBritish Army The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces.... ordered 100 Lynx AH (Army Helicopter) Mk.1 for various roles, including tactical transport, armed escort, anti-tank warfare (with eight TOW missilesBGM-71 TOW The BGM-71 TOW is a US anti-tank missile.... ), reconnaissance and evacuation. The Army has fitted a Marconi Elliot AFCS system onto the Lynx for automatic stabilisation on three axis. Future Lynx On 22 June 2006 the UK Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Defence (United Kingdom) The Ministry of Defence is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence pol... awarded Westland a £Pound sterling Overview The pound, divided into 100 pence, is the official currency of the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies.... 1 billion contract for 70 Future Lynx helicopters under a strategic partnering agreement with AgustaWestland. The programme will provide the British Army and Royal Navy with 40 and 30 aircraft respectively, with an option for a further 10, split equally between Army and Navy. Future Lynx is described as a new aircraft that builds on the dynamic and vehicle systems of the existing design, incorporating advanced technology and providing increased capability. The fatigue problems with the existing airframe and rotor system are to be corrected. Future Lynx will utilise some systems developed for the Super Lynx 300 and will feature a redesigned nose and rear fuselage to give greater space and easier access to avionic units. Future Lynx will be powered by two LHTEC CTS800 engines, offering increased power and endurance over existing Lynx powerplants, while retaining economy. The first Future Lynx is programmed to make its maiden flight in 2009, with initial deliveries in 2011. The Army variant will enter operational service in 2014, with the RN variant following in 2015. Operational history In British service it equips the Army Air Corps (AAC) and the Fleet Air ArmFleet Air Arm ----The Fleet Air Arm is the operational group of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of the aircraft on board the... (FAA). For the AAC the Lynx AH.7 and AH.9 operate as attack/utility helicopters. The Lynx AH.7 is in service with the FAA where it operates as an attack/utility helicopter in support of the Royal MarinesRoyal Marines His/Her Majesty's Royal Marines, also known as the Royal Marines, are the Royal Navy's Light Infantry, the United King... , and the Lynx HMA.8 as anti-submarine warfareAnti-submarine warfare If you were searching for A/S, you might have meant aksjeselskap, a Norwegian stock company form.... helicopter equipped with the Sea SkuaSea Skua Overview The Sea Skua is a British lightweight short range Air-to-Surface missile designed for the helicopter launched anti-shipping ... anti-ship missileAnti-ship missile * Submarines* Fixed wing aircraft* Helicopters... for Royal Navy warships. The Lynx's most prominent combat role was operating the Sea Skua to devastating effect against the Iraqi NavyIraqi Navy The Iraqi Navy is one of the components of the Iraqi Security Forces currently being reconstructed by UK-US Coalition forces... during the 19911991 in aviation Overview This is a list of aviation-related events from 1991: ... Gulf WarGulf War The Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of approximately 20 nations led by the United States and mand... . The Lynx also saw service with British Army forces during that conflict. It had already made its first combat operations in British service during the Falklands WarFalklands War The Falklands War was fought in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands and South Georgia an... in the 80s. None were shot down, but three were lost aboard vessels hit by Argentine bombs or ExocetExocet The Exocet is a French-built anti-ship missile whose various versions can be launched from surface vessels, submarines, and ... s, one on the MV Atlantic ConveyorAtlantic Conveyor The *Atlantic Conveyor* was a British merchant navy ship that was requisitioned during the Falklands War and sunk by an Ex... and one each on board HMS CoventryHMS Coventry (D118) HMS Coventry was a Type 42 ' destroyer of the Royal Navy laid down by Cammell Laird and Company, Limited, at Birkenhe... and HMS ArdentHMS Ardent (F184) HMS Ardent was a Royal Navy type 21 frigate.... . It was used during Operation BarrasOperation Barras Operation Barras was the name of a hostage rescue by the Special Air Service and the Parachute Regiment in Sierra Leone on 1... to rescue 11 British soldiers in Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa.... on 10 September 2000. The most recent wartime mission for the Lynx was during the invasion of Iraq2003 invasion of Iraq The 2003 invasion of Iraq, termed "Operation Iraqi Freedom" by the US administration, began on March 20.... in 20032003 in aviation This is a list of aviation-related events from 2003: ... . It has also seen extensive service during peacekeeping operations and exercises, and it is standard equipment for most Royal NavyRoyal Navy The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services .... surface combatants when they deploy. A British Lynx from 847 Naval Air Squadron was shot down over Basra, Iraq on May 6, 2006. The helicopter is believed to have been downed by either a missile or more likely, a Rocket Propelled GrenadeRocket propelled grenade A rocket propelled grenade is a loose term describing hand-held, shoulder-launched anti-tank weapon capable of firing an un... (RPG). The Lynx crashed into a house and burst into flames, killing all five on board, including the Commanding Officer of 847 NAS. A riot followed with locals celebrating the downing of the helicopter and surrounding the crash site as British troops rushed to the scene. This was the first British helicopter and only the second British aircraft downed (the first was an RAF Hercules) due to enemy fire in the war. Design The Lynx is a utility type helicopter design with a side by side cockpit for pilot and co-pilot. It features a large sliding and crew door on each side. Its twin turboshaft engines power a four-blade semi rigid main rotor system. Variants Land-based variants Westland WG.13 Prototype, first flight 21 March 19711971 in aviation This is a list of aviation-related events from 1971: ... . AH.1 Initial production version for the British Army Air Corps, with over 100 examples built. Used for a variety of tasks, including tactical transport, armed escort, anti-tank warfare (equipped with eight TOW missilesBGM-71 TOW The BGM-71 TOW is a US anti-tank missile.... ), reconnaissance and casualty evacuation. AH.1GT Interim conversion of the AH.1 to partial AH.7 standard for the Army Air Corps. AH.5 Upgraded version for the Army Air Corps. Only five were built, of which four were later upgraded to AH.7 standard and one was retained for trials work as an AH.5X. AH.6 Proposed version for the Royal MarinesRoyal Marines His/Her Majesty's Royal Marines, also known as the Royal Marines, are the Royal Navy's Light Infantry, the United King... , not built. AH.7 Upgraded version for the Army Air Corps. A small number also used by the Fleet Air ArmFleet Air Arm ----The Fleet Air Arm is the operational group of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of the aircraft on board the... in support of the Royal Marines. Lynx AH.9 ("Battlefield Lynx") British Army version of the Super Lynx (AH.7 with wheeled undercarriage). Export variants Lynx Mk.21 Export version of the HAS.2 for the Brazilian NavyBrazilian Navy The Brazilian Navy is the navy of Brazil.... . Brazilian navy designation "SAH-11". Super Lynx Mk.21A Export version of the Super Lynx for the Brazilian navy. Lynx Mk.22 Unbuilt export version for the Egyptian NavyNavy of Egypt The Egyptian Navy is the smallest branch of the Egyptian military.... . Lynx Mk.23 Export version of the HAS.2 for the Argentine NavyArgentine Navy Summary The Navy of the Argentine Republic is the navy of Argentina.... . Later sold to Brazil and Denmark. Lynx Mk.24 Unbuilt export version for the Iraqi army. Lynx Mk.25 Export version of the HAS.2 for the Royal Netherlands NavyRoyal Netherlands Navy The Koninklijke Marine is the navy of the Netherlands.... . Designated "UH-14A" in Dutch service. Lynx Mk.26 Unbuilt export version for the Iraqi army. Lynx Mk.27 Export version for the Royal Netherlands Navy. Designated "SH-14B" in Dutch service. Lynx Mk.28 Export version of the AH.1 for the Qatar Police. Lynx Mk.64 Export version of the Super Lynx for the South African Air ForceSouth African Air Force The South African Air Force is the air force of South Africa.... . Lynx Mk.80 Export version of the HAS.2 for the Royal Danish NavyRoyal Danish Navy HDMS ThetisHDMS Triton*HDMS Vdderen... . Lynx Mk.81 Export version for the Royal Netherlands Navy. Designated "SH-14C"* in Dutch service. Lynx SH-14D Upgraded helicopters for the Royal Netherlands Navy. Lynx Mk.82 Unbuilt export version for the Egyptian army. Lynx Mk.83 Unbuilt export version for the Saudi Arabian army. Lynx Mk 84 Unbuilt export version for the Qatar army. Lynx Mk 85 Unbuilt export version for the United Arab Emirates army. Lynx Mk.86 Export version of the HAS.2 for the Royal Norwegian Air ForceRoyal Norwegian Air Force *Luftforsvaret* or the Royal Norwegian Air Force is the air force of Norway.... . Lynx Mk.87 Embargoed export version of the Argentine navy. Lynx Mk.88 Export version for the German NavyGerman Navy The German Navy is the navy of Germany and part of the Bundeswehr.... . Super Lynx Mk.88A Upgraded version of the Lynx Mk.88 for the German Navy. Lynx Mk.89 Export version for the Nigerian navy. Lynx Mk.90 Export version for the Royal Danish Navy. Lynx Mk.90A Upgraded version of the Lynx Mk.80 for the Royal Danish Navy (retro-fitted with BERP-rotors) Super Lynx Mk.90B Upgraded versions of the Mk.90A and Lynx Mk.90 for the Royal Danish Navy. Lynx Mk.95 Export version of the HAS.8 for the Portuguese NavyPortuguese Navy The Portuguese Navy is the naval branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces which, in cooperation and integrated with the other ... . Lynx Mk.99 Export version of the HAS.8 for the South Korean Navy. Super Lynx 300 Export version of the Super Lynx. Projects Lynx HT.3 Proposed training version for the Royal Air ForceRoyal Air Force The Royal Air Force is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces.... , not built. Battlefield Lynx Proposed export version of Lynx AH.9. Battlefield Lynx 800 Proposed export version of Lynx AH.9 with LHTEC T800 engines, the project was abandoned in 1992. Lynx ACH Proposed experimental Advanced Compound Helicopter. Lynx-3 Technology prototype, build in 1984. Only one built Operators Military operators Argentine NavyArgentine Navy Summary The Navy of the Argentine Republic is the navy of Argentina.... ordered ten Mk23s but only two were delivered before the outbreak of the Falklands War and the ensuing arms embargoArms embargo An arms embargo is an embargo that applies to weaponry.... imposed by the British. To make up for the undelivered aircraft, the Argentines ordered the Eurocopter FennecEurocopter Fennec The Fennec is a single-engined, light-weight, multipurpose helicopter manufactured by Eurocopter.... . Brazilian NavyBrazilian Navy The Brazilian Navy is the navy of Brazil.... Royal Danish NavyRoyal Danish Navy HDMS ThetisHDMS TritonHDMS Vdderen... French NavyFrench Navy The French Navy is the maritime arm of the French military and the largest Western European navy in terms of personnel..... German NavyGerman Navy The German Navy is the navy of Germany and part of the Bundeswehr.... Royal Malaysian NavyRoyal Malaysian Navy Royal Malaysian Navy is the naval arm of Malaysia's armed forces. ... Royal Netherlands NavyRoyal Netherlands Navy The Koninklijke Marine is the navy of the Netherlands.... received 6 search and rescue and 18 anti-submarine warfare models. Nigerian Navy Royal Norwegian Air ForceRoyal Norwegian Air Force Luftforsvaret or the Royal Norwegian Air Force is the air force of Norway.... operates six helicopters on behalf of the Norwegian Coast GuardNorwegian Coast Guard The Norwegian Coast Guard*, or Kystvakten* in Norwegian, is a part of the Royal Norwegian Navy, but has separate vessels, ... . 337 Skvadron operates from the Nordkapp ClassNordkapp class OPV The Nordkapp class ships are used for rescue, fishery inspection, research purposes and general EEZ patrol.... cutters. Royal Air Force of OmanRoyal Air Force of Oman The Royal Air Force of Oman is the air arm of the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces ... Pakistan NavyPakistan Navy Summary Pakistan Navy is the naval wing of the Pakistan military.... operates Lynx helicopters for anti-ship / anti-submarine / transport duties. Portuguese NavyPortuguese Navy The Portuguese Navy is the naval branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces which, in cooperation and integrated with the other ... uses Lynx on "Vasco da Gama class frigateVasco da Gama class frigate The Vasco da Gama class is a class of frigates, of the MEKO® 200 PN German concept, and are the major surface ships of t... s". South African Air ForceSouth African Air Force The South African Air Force is the air force of South Africa.... operates four Super Lynx 300 Mk64s from the South African NavySouth African Navy Summary The South African Navy, is the navy of South Africa. ... 's Valour class frigateValour class frigate The South African Valour class frigates are the major surface ships of the South African Navy.... s. Republic of Korea NavyRepublic of Korea Navy The Republic of Korea Navy is the navy of South Korea.... Royal Thai NavyRoyal Thai Navy The Royal Thai Navy is the navy of Thailand and was established in the late 1800s.... British ArmyBritish Army The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces.... Fleet Air ArmFleet Air Arm ----The Fleet Air Arm is the operational group of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of the aircraft on board the... Law Enforcement Operators Qatar State Police Specifications (Super Lynx Series 100) See also External links Technical information Photos and videos