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U38088265: /* Armaments */

2024-08-26T07:38:25Z

‎Armaments

U44629479: Edits

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U42773747: /* Pros and cons */ section seems to be very dry, neither explaining how its better than previous heli, nor makes much sense how apache is better (if at all)

2023-12-26T17:44:08Z

‎Pros and cons: section seems to be very dry, neither explaining how its better than previous heli, nor makes much sense how apache is better (if at all)

U120313908: /* Description */

2023-11-27T21:45:05Z

‎Description

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-03-10T20:01:23Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Edits

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U42773747: Rewrote guidance notice in a way that makes sense. Wrote more in-detail about IOG in weapon section. I kind of repeated the point already seen in tactics, but in different perspective. Can someon judge if this was necessary?

2023-01-26T20:24:50Z

Rewrote guidance notice in a way that makes sense. Wrote more in-detail about IOG in weapon section. I kind of repeated the point already seen in tactics, but in different perspective. Can someon judge if this was necessary?

U44629479: Edits

2022-12-29T14:18:48Z

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U42773747: Will supply missing pieces of information on top of presented text, though i'm not an expert on low alt flying at all. Also the ATAS is all-aspect, how did that slip in pro/con? Cannot fix tactics RB text since i dont play that.

2022-12-27T16:04:41Z

Will supply missing pieces of information on top of presented text, though i'm not an expert on low alt flying at all. Also the ATAS is all-aspect, how did that slip in pro/con? Cannot fix tactics RB text since i dont play that.

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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* A choice between two presets:
+* 128 x countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 |-
 ! !! width="11%" | 1 !! width="11%" | 2 !! width="11%" | 3 !! width="11%" | 4
-| rowspan="8" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_G-LYNX.png]]</div>
+| rowspan="7" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_G-LYNX.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannons (570 rpg)
+! [[Oerlikon KAD-B (20 mm)|20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B]] cannons (570 rpg)
 | || || 1 ||
 |-
-! Hydra-70 M247 rockets
+! [[Hydra-70 M247]] rockets
 | 19 || || || 19
 |-
-! AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
+! [[AGM-114B Hellfire]] missiles
 | 2, 4 || || || 2, 4
 |-
-! ATAS (AIM-92) missiles
+! [[ATAS (AIM-92)]] missiles
 | || 2 || 2 ||
 |-
-! BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+! [[BGM-71C Improved TOW]] missiles
 | 2, 4 || || || 2, 4
 |-
-! BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
+! [[BGM-71D TOW-2]] missiles
 | 2, 4 || || || 2, 4
 |-
 |}
 '''20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon:'''

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 === Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
-* Able to carry 8 powerful AGM-114B Hellfires, which can scrap any tank, although carrying this many will significantly impact helicopter's agility
+* Able to carry 8 powerful AGM-114B Hellfires which can scrap any tank
-* Incredibly agile airframe when not overburdened by heavy missiles
+* Incredibly agile airframe
 * Able to supplement anti-tank loadouts with anti-air missiles and/or 20 mm autocannon
 * Turret can track locked target without further pilot input, can use ATGM like AAM if required as a side effect

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Able to carry 8 powerful AGM-114B Hellfires
+* Able to carry 8 powerful AGM-114B Hellfires, which can scrap any tank, although carrying this many will significantly impact helicopter's agility
-* Incredibly agile airframe
+* Incredibly agile airframe when not overburdened by heavy missiles
-* Able to supplement AT missile loadouts with AAMs and 20 mm cannon
+* Able to supplement anti-tank loadouts with anti-air missiles and/or 20 mm autocannon
 '''Cons:'''
 * Will encounter some powerful aircraft at its tier that its defensive armaments will do little to protect it from
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British utility helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].
+Development on the Lynx began in the mid 1960s, when Westland sought a replacement for its existing Scout and Wasp helicopters, while also wanting to provide a more advanced alternative to the UH-1 Iroquois. After some delays, the first prototype was ready for testing by the early '70s. In March 1971, the prototype conducted its maiden flight. In further sorties, the Lynx managed to break a number of world speed records for helicopters. the British Army placed an order for 100 units of the type to be produced in the mid '70s. Subsequently, the Lynx received its official army designation. Lynx helicopters found themselves taking part in numerous conflicts, including the Falklands and Gulf wars, military interventions on the Balkans during the 1990s, anti-piracy efforts in Somalia and many more thanks to their ongoing service today. In total, around 450 Lynx helicopters of various modifications have been produced by 2009, with production still ongoing today.
-The Lynx helicopter was developed by the Westland company in the mid 1960s and had its first flight in 1971, entering service with the military of the United Kingdom a scant few years later in 1978. A versatile, incredibly fast and nimble platform both in game and real service.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. The Lynx represents a complete game change for British helicopter pilots when compared to the Wasp. It's faster, more agile, and sports a wide array of combat payloads from Hydra-70 rocket pods up to the fearsome AGM-114B Hellfire guided missiles. The guns return with the option to take a 20 mm Oerlikon cannon and regardless of your loadout there is always an option for a pair of AIM-92 Stinger missiles to round out the complement and help fend off enemy aircraft. All this weaponry can be guided and supported by a suite of equipment such as thermal imaging gunner sights and plentiful flare/chaff pods. However the survivability is poor since it lacks armour, and the zoom for the gunner optics is extremely poor, so target acquisition at long ranges may prove challenging.
 == General info ==

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 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|AGM-114B Hellfire|ATAS (AIM-92)|BGM-71C Improved TOW|BGM-71D TOW-2|Hydra-70 M247}}
+{{main|AGM-114B Hellfire|ATAS (AIM-92)|BGM-71C Improved TOW|BGM-71D TOW-2}}
-{{main|Oerlikon KAD-B (20 mm)}}
+{{main|Hydra-70 M247|Oerlikon KAD-B (20 mm)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
 * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon (570 rpg) + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+* 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
+* 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+* 2 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
 * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
+==== Custom loadout options ====
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+|-
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 4 x BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
+! !! width="11%" | 1 !! width="11%" | 2 !! width="11%" | 3 !! width="11%" | 4
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+| rowspan="8" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_G-LYNX.png]]</div>
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
+|-
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
+! 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannons (570 rpg)
-* 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
+| || || 1 ||
-* 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
+|-
-* 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+! Hydra-70 M247 rockets
-* 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 4 x BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
+| 19 || || || 19
-* 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+|-
-* 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
+! AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
-* 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
+| 2, 4 || || || 2, 4
-* 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
+|-
 '''20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon:'''
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 '''ATAS (AIM-92) missile:'''
 The Lynx can carry 2-4 Stingers depending on the pilot's preference (the second pair replaces the autocannon). The AIM-92 is similar to the FIM-92 found on the LAV-AD in the american tech tree but as an air-to-air variant. The missile is all-aspect and has some ECCM capabilities, however in most weather conditions it only boasts a maximum range of 5 km or even 3.5 km at worst, which may be too close for comfort for some pilots when it concerns jets.
 The missile only possesses up to 10G of overload which can be insufficient against aircraft who are actively paying attention to the actions of the Lynx. To minimize the amount of fuel the missile wastes during launch and increase hit chance tenfold it is necessary to perform a short 90 degree roll into enemy movement direction to change inertia vector of the helicopter to that of the enemy, but in doing so pilot wastes precious time which could be spent avoiding attacks.

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 The Hellfire missile is arguably the ultimate upgrade for the Lynx, the missile more than doubles the attack range of the older TOW missiles with a maximum range of 8 km which it can travel at 475 m/s. The missile is Laser guided meaning that it relies on laser designation unlike the older missiles and cannot be defeated by soft-kill APS systems like the TOW. The laser also can guide multiple missiles at once, if necessary.
-However, the laser will trigger Laser Warning System (LWS) alerting some targets and prompting them to use ESS or smoke grenades, which will break the lock-on. To circumvent that, missiles have IOG (In-Ordnance Guidance), meaning that they can direct themselves semi-accurately even without laser pointer. This feature can be used to leave after launching the missiles or to launch missiles without laser designation at all while still being locked onto target (The user should first disable the "enable laser designator before launch" in "air battle settings" to avoid triggering LWS), the missiles will then fly into general direction of the target. This allows the helicopter to turn the laser on at the last 1/3 or even 1/4 of the remaining missile flight path, leaving even paranoid opponents with no time to react. This attack type is further supported by a special timer next to the hellfire ammunition counter, which specifically tells how long it will take for the last fired missile to arrive at the target.
+However, the laser will trigger Laser Warning Systems (LWS) alerting some targets and prompting them to use ESS or smoke grenades, which will break the lock. To circumvent that, missiles have IOG (Inertial On-board Guidance), meaning that they can direct themselves semi-accurately even without laser pointer. This feature can be used to leave after launching the missiles or to launch missiles without laser designation at all while still being locked onto target (The user should first disable the "enable laser designator before launch" in "air battle settings" to avoid triggering LWS), the missiles will then fly into general direction of the target. This allows the helicopter to turn the laser on at the last 1/3 or even 1/4 of the remaining missile flight path, leaving even paranoid opponents with no time to react. This attack type is further supported by a special timer next to the hellfire ammunition counter, which specifically tells how long it will take for the last fired missile to arrive at the target.
-Be aware that the missiles are not smart enough to actually guide themselves into targets without laser and will occasionally crash themselves early when launched from too far away, unless launched from the similar height with the intended target to reduce a chance of a misfire. Should pilot forget about it, the sniper scope will show "ENABLE LASER NOW" message when the missiles get into guaranteed kill range (not necessarily when the missiles are about to crash due to a poor launch).
+Be aware that the missiles are not smart enough to actually guide themselves into targets without laser and will occasionally crash themselves early when launched from too far away, unless launched from the similar height with the intended target to reduce a chance of a misfire. Should the pilot forget about it, the sniper scope will show "ENABLE LASER NOW" message when the missiles get into guaranteed kill range (not necessarily when the missiles are about to crash due to a poor launch).
-Missile also can run afoul of some stronger ERA or NERA armours, but with an incredible 1,100 mm of armour penetration this is very unlikely. This excellent penetration also comes with explosives equivalent to 9.02 kg of TNT which again is double that of its preceding TOW, allowing to overpressure even many medium tanks. Anything at the receiving end of a Hellfire rain will certainly feel it, ending up crippled even if not outright destroyed.
+Missile also can run afoul of some stronger ERA or NERA armours, but with an incredible 1,100 mm of armour penetration this is very unlikely. This excellent penetration also comes with explosives equivalent to 9.02 kg of TNT which again is double that of its preceding TOW, allowing to overpressurize even many medium tanks. Anything at the receiving end of a Hellfire rain will certainly feel it, ending up crippled even if not outright destroyed.
 == Usage in battles ==

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 '''BGM-71C Improved TOW missile:'''
-The 71C is the first-unlocked guided munition of the Lynx. It boasts a maximum of 630 mm of armour penetration with an effective guidance range of 3.75 km which it travels at 296 m/s. The missile is SACLOS (Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight) meaning that it must be guided for the entire duration of the flight, breaking the designation will cause the missile to lose course most of the time. This style of missile can be defeated by soft-kill APS systems like those found on the PUMA which will be a commonly encountered opponent. Each missile contains the equivalent of 2.88 kg of TNT. The warhead is HEAT and can be defeated by ERA armour. This missile will still reliably kill nearly anything encountered at the battle rating.
+The 71C is the first-unlocked guided munition of the Lynx. It boasts a maximum of 630 mm of armour penetration with an effective guidance range of 3.75 km which it travels at 296 m/s. The missile is SACLOS (Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight) meaning that it must be guided for the entire duration of the flight, breaking the designation will cause the missile to simply fly forward and occasionally self-destruct. This type of missile guidance can be defeated by soft-kill APS systems like those found on the [[PUMA]] which will be a commonly encountered opponent. Each missile contains the equivalent of 2.88 kg of TNT. The warhead is HEAT and can be defeated by ERA armour. This missile will still destroy any tank without composite armour encountered at the battle rating on direct hit.
-{{Notice|The regular ATGM control corridor for TOW is extremely small, unlike with the previous SS.11, so it requires the helicopter to face the target for the entirety of the flight time. But, if the pilot turns on laser guidance (generally done automatically with "lock onto target" button) before launch, the TOW will remain controllable well outside its regular operational area and allow the Lynx to fire AAMs at unwanted visitors or dodge while attacking just like the Scout or the Wasp. Whether this is a bug or a feature is unknown. The same behaviour persists with later missiles as well.}}
+{{Notice|The little square on ATGM control area UI represents the TOW ATGM launch area and general width of the ATGM control area. It is extremely small, compared even to some other helicopters, which would normally imply that the helicopter would have to face the target or pilot would have to sit in the gunner seat and carefully aim for the entirety of the ATGM flight time. However, the Lynx ATGM camera actually turns by itself with the lock-on and therefore can circumvent normal SACLOS limitations. If pilot turns on the lock (done automatically with "lock onto target" button when pointing near the eligible target; indicated with a square around the target), the sight will follow the target, therefore properly launched TOW will naturally stay within control area of the sniper sight, as it will follow the target as well. The implication is, even if the pilot does evasive manoeuvres after aquiring the lock, it will be difficult to break the ATGM controls as long as they are fired in the middle of the "launch zone". This allows the Lynx to almost automatically destroy nearly anything (including other helicopters) even with SACLOS ATGM while firing AAM at unwanted visitors or dodging in the middle of attacking just like the Scout or the Wasp.}}
 '''BGM-71D TOW-2 missile:'''
-The 71D is an upgrade to the above 71C, however it does not offer any improvement on range, maintaining the 3.75 km maximum but with an increased travel speed of 329 m/s. The missile is still SACLOS. Each missile contains 4.41 kg of TNT equivalent. The warhead is HEAT and can be defeated by ERA armour, but the missile will reliably kill almost anything encountered at the battle rating and has enough explosive filler to overpressure some lighter vehicles if a direct hit is not achieved.
+The 71D is an upgrade to the above 71C. It does not offer any improvement on range, maintaining the 3.75 km maximum with a slightly increased travel speed of 329 m/s. The missile is still SACLOS. However, each missile contains 4.41 kg of TNT equivalent. The warhead is HEAT and can be defeated by ERA armour, but otherwise the missile will reliably destroy almost anything encountered at the battle rating and has enough explosive filler to overpressure some lighter vehicles even if critical hit is not achieved.
 '''AGM-114B Hellfire missile.'''
-The Hellfire missile is the ultimate upgrade for the Lynx, the missile more than doubles the range of the older TOW missiles with a maximum range of 8 km which it can travel at 475 m/s. The missile is Laser + IOG (In-Ordnance Guidance) meaning that it relies on laser designation unlike the older missiles and can continue to direct itself to the last known position of the laser if the designation is lost, meaning the missile can deliver itself to static targets independent of guidance by the launching aircraft and will not fly off course.
+The Hellfire missile is arguably the ultimate upgrade for the Lynx, the missile more than doubles the attack range of the older TOW missiles with a maximum range of 8 km which it can travel at 475 m/s. The missile is Laser guided meaning that it relies on laser designation unlike the older missiles and cannot be defeated by soft-kill APS systems like the TOW. The laser also can guide multiple missiles at once, if necessary.
-The missile cannot be defeated by soft-kill APS systems like the TOW, however it can still run afoul of some stronger ERA armours. However, with an incredible 1,100 mm of armour penetration this is very unlikely. This excellent penetration comes with explosives equivalent to 9.02 kg of TNT which again is double that of its preceding TOW. Anything at the receiving end of a Hellfire will certainly know about it, ending up crippled even if not outright destroyed.
+Missile also can run afoul of some stronger ERA or NERA armours, but with an incredible 1,100 mm of armour penetration this is very unlikely. This excellent penetration also comes with explosives equivalent to 9.02 kg of TNT which again is double that of its preceding TOW, allowing to overpressure even many medium tanks. Anything at the receiving end of a Hellfire rain will certainly feel it, ending up crippled even if not outright destroyed.
 == Usage in battles ==

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 {{Specs-Economy}}
-It is advisable to prioritise unlocking the Chaff/flare modification for the Lynx as this will allow the helicopter to have a fighting chance at shaking off IR AAMs: while pilot skill is always an option, flares allow much more breathing room and will throw off certain AAM that can pull more than 12 G. A mobile aircraft even stock, the TOW weapons tree should be focused next, unlocking the first of the Lynx's devastating selection of guided anti-tank ordnance. The tree can be followed down neatly to the AGM-114B Hellfires which will present the strongest weaponry the Lynx can employ. However, due to needing tier unlocks, it is highly recommended to unlock the AIM-92 Stingers and the NVD upgrades as the player goes, allowing the aircraft to defend itself better from enemy aircraft while also unlocking thermal imaging for the gunner which makes the unlocked ATGMs even more potent with faster target acquisition.
+It is advisable to prioritise unlocking the Chaff/flare modification for the Lynx as this will allow the helicopter to have a fighting chance at shaking off IR AAMs: while pilot skill is always an option, flares allow much more breathing room and will throw off certain AAMs that can pull more than 12 G. A mobile aircraft even stock, the TOW weapons tree should be focused next, unlocking the first of the Lynx's devastating selection of guided anti-tank ordnance. The tree can be followed down neatly to the AGM-114B Hellfires which will present the strongest weaponry the Lynx can employ. However, due to needing tier unlocks, it is highly recommended to unlock the AIM-92 Stingers and the NVD upgrades as the player goes, allowing the aircraft to defend itself better from enemy aircraft while also unlocking thermal imaging for the gunner which makes the unlocked ATGMs even more potent with faster target acquisition.
 == Armaments ==
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 '''20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon:'''
-The 20 mm cannon on the Lynx is adequate for its uses, it can take an air target or armoured target belt as the player wishes. The belt's armour piercing option is an HVAP-T (High Velocity Armour Piercing-Tracer) round, which can allow penetration of up to 57 mm of armour at very close range. At the BR, this is mostly insufficient against any ground targets unless firing directly down into the tops of turrets or engine blocks, with little-to-no post penetration effect due to the inert nature of the round. The air belts will prioritise the HEFI-T (High Explosive Fragmentation Incendiary-Tracer) which with its fast fire rate can shred other helicopters, harrying jets, or open-topped vehicles.
+The 20 mm cannon on the Lynx is adequate for its uses, it can take an air target or armoured target belt as the player wishes. The belt's armour piercing option is an HVAP-T (High Velocity Armour Piercing-Tracer) round, which can allow penetration of up to 57 mm of armour at very close range. At the BR, this is mostly insufficient against any ground target unless firing directly down into the tops of turrets or engine blocks, with little-to-no post penetration effect due to the inert nature of the round. The air belts will prioritise the HEFI-T (High Explosive Fragmentation Incendiary-Tracer) which with its fast fire rate can shred other helicopters, harrying jets, or open-topped vehicles.
 '''ATAS (AIM-92) missile:'''
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 The 71C is the first-unlocked guided munition of the Lynx. It boasts a maximum of 630 mm of armour penetration with an effective guidance range of 3.75 km which it travels at 296 m/s. The missile is SACLOS (Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight) meaning that it must be guided for the entire duration of the flight, breaking the designation will cause the missile to lose course most of the time. This style of missile can be defeated by soft-kill APS systems like those found on the PUMA which will be a commonly encountered opponent. Each missile contains the equivalent of 2.88 kg of TNT. The warhead is HEAT and can be defeated by ERA armour. This missile will still reliably kill nearly anything encountered at the battle rating.
-{{Notice|The regular ATGM control corridor for TOW is extremely small, unlike with the previous SS11, so it requires the helicopter to face the target for the entirety of the flight time. But, if the pilot turns on laser guidance (generally done automatically with "lock onto target" button) before launch, the TOW will remain controllable well outside its regular operational area and allow the Lynx to fire AAM at unwanted visitors or dodge while attacking just like the Scout or the Wasp. Whether this is a bug or a feature is unknown. The same behaviour persists with later missiles as well.}}
+{{Notice|The regular ATGM control corridor for TOW is extremely small, unlike with the previous SS.11, so it requires the helicopter to face the target for the entirety of the flight time. But, if the pilot turns on laser guidance (generally done automatically with "lock onto target" button) before launch, the TOW will remain controllable well outside its regular operational area and allow the Lynx to fire AAMs at unwanted visitors or dodge while attacking just like the Scout or the Wasp. Whether this is a bug or a feature is unknown. The same behaviour persists with later missiles as well.}}
 '''BGM-71D TOW-2 missile:'''