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Helicopter
Lynx
Westland · UK
First flying in 1971, the Lynx was designed as a versatile multi-purpose helicopter for the British Army and Royal Navy. It was famous for its agility—capable of loops and rolls—and eventually set the world helicopter speed record.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 324 km/h |
| Range | 528 km |
| Ceiling | 3,230 m |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Gem turboshafts |
Armament & Payload
2x Torpedoes or Sea Skua anti-ship missiles; 2x 7.62mm machine guns.