First operational aircraft arrived to BAN Saint-Mandrier on December 5, 1978. They were used aboard the F70 class frigates.
As of 2016 ~20 remain in service with 34F an being replaced with NH90
As of 2016 ~20 remain in service with 34F an being replaced with NH90
Marine stopped using the Lynx in September 2020. 
Production Lynx HAS.2(FN) were powered by Gem 2 turboshafts. Production Lynx HAS.4(FN) were powered by Gem 41-1 turboshafts.
News |
Vector UK to Support French Navy Lynx
19-Nov-14 - Vector Aerospace UK will provide structural maintenance and technical support for the French Navy Lynx Mk4 fleet on a five year programme. Fleetlands is world s only repair facility for this type.
Thales GPS SAASM receivers for French Navy Lynx
05-Apr-12 - Neuilly – Thales has been awarded a contract by the Service Industriel de l'Aéronautique (SIAé), France's military aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service, to supply stand-alone GPS receivers for the French Navy's Lynx helicopters, which are currently being upgraded by the French defence procurement agency (DGA).
Lynx First Deck Landings Trials on FREMM Frigate
20-Feb-12 - DCNS achieved formal qualification of the French Navy FREMM frigate for operations with the Lynx helicopter Units |
| Years | Units | Base |
|---|---|---|
| 1979/20 | 34F | Lanvéoc-Poulmic |
| 1979/90 | 35F | Lanvéoc-Poulmic Saint-Mandrier closed 2003 |
| 1978/10 | 31F | d'Hyeres Le Palyvestre Saint-Mandrier closed 2003  Houari Bouimedienne Aeroport |
| 1978/91 | 20S | Frejus Saint-Raphael closed 1995 |
| ??/20 | 10S | d'Hyeres Le Palyvestre |
Platforms |
| Classes |
|---|
| H Jeanne d Arc class |
| CG Colbert mod class |
| DD F67 Tourville class |
| DD F70 ASW class |
| FF Aquitaine class |
| AO Durance class |
