Aircraft Data Sheet: WG 13 Lynx (1971)
First flight: | 21st March 1971 |
Rotor diameter: | 12.8m/42ft 0ins |
Length: | 15.16m/49ft 9ins |
Max weight: | 3,863kg/8,500 |
Max speed: | 259kph/140knots |
Power: | Two 900shp/671kW Rolls Royce Gem turboshafts |
Accommodation: | Pilot plus test crew. |
No Built: | 12 prototypes |
The Lynx was the third of the trio of helicopters involved in the collaborative deal, Westland holding the design authority for the aircraft. The semi-rigid rotor was an important feature, intended to offer high manoeuvrability and good handling for shipborne operations.