Aircraft Data Sheet: Lynx AH MK 9 (1989)

First flight:	1989
Rotor diameter:	12.8m/42ft 0ins
Length:	15.16m/49ft 9ins
Max weight:	5,126kg/11,300lb
Max speed:	259kph/140knots
Power:	Two 1,120shp/835kW Rolls Royce Gem 41-2 turboshafts
Accommodation:	Pilots plus ten troops
No Built:	16 plus 8 upgrades

The British Army stated a requirement for an upgrade of the Lynx for Utility transport use, an important change was the call for a rugged wheeled landing gear. The use of BERP Blades was also specified to allow for an increase in max take-off weight. A number of new build aircraft were ordered plus some upgrades.