1985


Westland Lynx

Lynx AH7







Westland Lynx AH7

Upgraded version for the Army Air Corps, with Gem 41-1 engines and uprated gearbox of the AH.5 plus a larger, composite tail rotor. Twelve new build, with 107 Lynx AH.1s converted. A small number also by the Royal Marines
The final flight of the Lynx AH.7 in AAC service took place at Middle Wallop on 31 Jul 2015.


  Lynx AH7 News


British Army Retires Last Lynx AH.7

British Army Retires Last Lynx AH.7

31-Jul-15 - British Army Air Corps retires their last Lynx AH.7 helicopter on a farewell ceremony at Middle Wallop. They will continue to use the AH.9A (until 2018) and the recently introduced Wildcat


Specifications Lynx AH7


Engine 2 x RR Gem 41
Capacity 2 + 8
Length (m) 12.06
Height (m) 3.4
Blades 4
Rotor diam. (m)
Disc area (m2)
Weight (kgs)
Speed (km/h) Cruise: 232     Max: 330
Range (km) 885
Ceiling (m)
Rate/Climb (m/min)
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  List of Operators of Lynx AH7


Years Model Org
1971/?? Lynx united kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD)
1977/18 Lynx united kingdom Army Air Corps
1982/13 Lynx united kingdom Royal Marines



  Global Distribution of Lynx AH7



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