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Westland Lynx AH7

1985 · Twin-engine turbine helicopter

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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.

Specifications

Engine2 x Rolls-Royce Gem 41
Capacity2 + 8
Length (m)12.06
Height (m)3.4
Blades4
Speed (km/h)Cruise: 232 Max: 330
Range (km)885
blueprints Lynx AH7

Operators

1971-?? UK Ministry of Defence Lynx
1977-2018 UK Army Air Corps Lynx
1982-2013 UK Royal Marines Lynx