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.