Westland Lynx AH.1

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Lynx_family_of_helicopters
multi-role helicopter
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:avionics modernized systems
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum alloy
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:crewCapacity up to 8 troops
gptkbp:decommissioned various air forces
gptkbp:design gptkb:United_Kingdom
low radar cross-section
gptkbp:developer ongoing improvements
gptkbp:electrification 2 × Rolls-Royce Gem engines
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Gem_42-1
gptkbp:exportedTo several countries
gptkbp:firstFlight 1971
gptkbp:headlights gptkb:fenestron
gptkbp:height 3.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westland Lynx AH.1
gptkbp:introduced 1978
gptkbp:landingGear retractable
gptkbp:legacy influenced future helicopter designs
gptkbp:length 13.3 m
gptkbp:manufacturer Westland_Aircraft
gptkbp:maxSpeed 250 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 3,175 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank limited civilian applications
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
gptkbp:nickname Lynx
gptkbp:notableFeature dual-engine design
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:numberBuilt approximately 200
gptkbp:operationalArea search and rescue missions
gptkbp:operationalHistory extensive military service
gptkbp:operationalRange 600 km
gptkbp:participatesIn anti-submarine warfare
transport and reconnaissance
gptkbp:performance high maneuverability
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:range 600 km
gptkbp:retired 2018
gptkbp:role close air support
utility helicopter
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally positive
gptkbp:serviceHistory served in multiple countries
gptkbp:services 4,500 m
gptkbp:successor AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat
gptkbp:supportRole gptkb:Gulf_War
300 km
pilot training
gptkbp:survivability armored cockpit
gptkbp:usedIn various conflicts
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Westland_Lynx
gptkbp:wingspan 11.0 m