Lynx AH.Mk.1

This page is about the British helicopter Lynx AH.Mk.1. For other version, see G-LYNX.

Lynx AH.Mk.1

Lynx AH.Mk.1

Description

The Lynx AH.Mk.1 is a rank British utility helicopter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Flight performance

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)
	AB	RB
Stock	249	233
Upgraded	297	273

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Suspended armament

The Lynx AH.Mk.1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 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
• 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
• 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 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
• 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
• 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
• 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
• 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
• 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
• 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
• 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 4 x BGM-71D TOW-2 missiles
• 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
• 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
• 4 x ATAS (AIM-92) missiles + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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. Quite content with the Lynx's performance, 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 AH Mk.1'.

Since its introduction to service, the Lynx saw service primarily with the British Army and the Royal Navy in various different roles, including among others transport, armed escort and anti-tank warfare. Furthermore, the Lynx also saw service with countries such as the Netherlands, Norway and Argentina, while other countries like Germany, France, Denmark, South Korea, Brazil and Portugal, to name a few, still use variants of the Lynx today.

During their service, 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.

- From Devblog

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Lynx AH.Mk.1 from live.warthunder.com.

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See also

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• reference to the series of the helicopter;
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External links

• [Development] Britain's top: Lynx AH Mk.1 and premium G-Lynx

Westland Aircraft Limited
Aircraft
Fighters	Whirlwind Mk I · Whirlwind P.9
Turboprop	Wyvern S4
Helicopters*
Attack	AH Mk.1 Apache**
Utility	Wessex HU Mk.5 · Scout AH.Mk.1 · Wasp HAS.Mk.1 · Lynx AH.Mk.1 · G-LYNX
	*After World War II, Westland Aircraft focused on building helicopters and changed its name to Westland Helicopters.
	**Licensed AH-64D
See Also	Boeing Aircraft