Lynx

ASW Helicopters

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Basic Information

Name

Lynx

Designation

Lynx

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

ASW Helicopters

Manufacturer

Leonardo Helicopters

Date of Introduction

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Description

The GKN/AgustaWestland Lynx is a lightweight, twin-engine, multi-role helicopter designed to meet the requirements of the British Army and the Royal Navy for battlefield and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions respectively. The Royal Navy's Sea Lynx are also suitable to conduct anti-surface warfare (ASuW) missions employing anti-ship missiles. The Lynx helicopter family was ordered by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Brazil, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman and the Republic of Korea (RoK) as well as other operators. The basic Lynx helicopter was powered by two Rolls-Royce Gem 42 turboshaft engines but more recent upgraded versions are powered by two CTS800-4N engines. It entered service in 1976 and was successfully deployed for the first time during the Falklands conflict in 1982. The AW159 Lynx Wildcat, originally referred to as the Future Lynx, represents the most modern standard and was introduced in 2014.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Max Speed 330.0 km/h

Range 981.0 km

Overview (Deagel)

Group ASW Helicopters

Status Active

Also Known As Lynx Mk21A, Lynx Mk8, Sea Lynx, Super Lynx 300, WG-13

Origin United Kingdom

Contractor Leonardo Helicopters

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1976

First Flight March 21, 1971

Total Production 234

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 2

Main Rotor Blades 4

Number of Engines 2

Tail Rotor Blades 4

Troops 9

Dimensions — Height 3.5 meter

Dimensions — Length 15.2 meter

Dimensions — Main Rotor Diameter 12.8 meter

Dimensions — Width 2.9 meter

Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 5,330 kilogram

Mass — Payload 1,360 kilogram

Performance — Max Range 981 kilometer

Power — Max Power at TakeOff 2,240 shp

Speed — Cruise Speed 254 kph

Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 330 kph

Time — Flight Endurance 5.4 hour

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Anti-Ship Missiles: Sea Skua (4)

Item 2 Decoy Systems: Saphir

Item 3 Helmets: Q-Sight

Item 4 Optronic Systems: Titan 385 (1)

Item 5 Radar Systems: AN/APS-143

Item 6 Sonar Systems: AN/AQS-18A (1)

Item 7 Torpedoes: Blue Shark

Item 8 Torpedoes: Mark 46

Item 9 Torpedoes: Sting Ray

Item 10 Turboshaft Engines: CTS800-4N (2)

Item 11 Turboshaft Engines: Gem 42 (2)

Variants

Variant 1 Super Lynx

Variant 2 Battlefield Lynx

Variant 3 Wildcat AH1

Variant 4 Wildcat HMA

Details

Country of Origin United Kingdom

Category Rotary Wing Aircraft

Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000473

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

15.2 m

Width

2.9 m

Height

3.5 m

Weight

5330 kg

Operators (10)

France

Germany

United Kingdom

South Korea

Brazil

Denmark

Netherlands

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

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