Difference between revisions of "Lynx AH.Mk.1"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British utility helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. | |
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
{{Specs-Heli-Suspended}} | {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}} | ||
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+ | {{main|AGM-114B Hellfire|AIM-92 Stinger|BGM-71 TOW|BGM-71 TOW-2|Hydra-70 M247}} | ||
+ | {{main|Oerlikon KAD-B (20 mm)}} | ||
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+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
− | + | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon (570 rpg) + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets | |
− | + | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles | |
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | ''Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' | + | ''Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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Development on the Lynx began in the mid 1960s, when Westland sought a replacement for its existing Scout and Wasp helicopters, while also wanting to provide a more advanced alternative to the UH-1 Iroquois. | Development on the Lynx began in the mid 1960s, when Westland sought a replacement for its existing Scout and Wasp helicopters, while also wanting to provide a more advanced alternative to the UH-1 Iroquois. | ||
− | After some delays, the first prototype was ready for testing by the early | + | After some delays, the first prototype was ready for testing by the early '70s. In March 1971, the prototype conducted its maiden flight. In further sorties, the Lynx managed to break a number of world speed records for helicopters. Quite content with the Lynx's performance, the British Army placed an order for 100 units of the type to be produced in the mid '70s. Subsequently, the Lynx received its official army designation 'Lynx AH Mk.1'. |
Since its introduction to service, the Lynx saw service primarily with the British Army and the Royal Navy in various different roles, including among others transport, armed escort and anti-tank warfare. Furthermore, the Lynx also saw service with countries such as the Netherlands, Norway and Argentina, while other countries like Germany, France, Denmark, South Korea, Brazil and Portugal, to name a few, still use variants of the Lynx today. | Since its introduction to service, the Lynx saw service primarily with the British Army and the Royal Navy in various different roles, including among others transport, armed escort and anti-tank warfare. Furthermore, the Lynx also saw service with countries such as the Netherlands, Norway and Argentina, while other countries like Germany, France, Denmark, South Korea, Brazil and Portugal, to name a few, still use variants of the Lynx today. | ||
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;Images | ;Images | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the helicopter;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the helicopter;'' | ||
− | * ''other literature.''--> | + | * ''other literature.'' --> |
− | * [[wt:en/news/6320-development-britain-s-top-lynx-ah-mk-1-and-premium-g-lynx-en|[Development | + | * [[wt:en/news/6320-development-britain-s-top-lynx-ah-mk-1-and-premium-g-lynx-en|[Development] Britain's top: Lynx AH Mk.1 and premium G-Lynx]] |
{{AirManufacturer Westland}} | {{AirManufacturer Westland}} | ||
{{Britain helicopters}} | {{Britain helicopters}} |
Revision as of 13:27, 25 December 2020
This page is about the British helicopter Lynx AH.Mk.1. For other version, see G-LYNX. |
Contents
Description
The Lynx AH.Mk.1 is a rank VI British utility helicopter with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB), 10.7 (RB), and 10.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) | |
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AB | RB | ||
Stock | ___ | ___ | 3500 |
Upgraded | ___ | ___ |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Suspended armament
The Lynx AH.Mk.1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon (570 rpg) + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
- 1 x 20 mm Oerlikon KAD-B cannon + 2 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
- 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 38 x Hydra-70 M247 rockets
- 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
- 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles
- 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x BGM-71 TOW missiles
- 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x BGM-71 TOW-2 missiles
- 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 4 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
- 4 x AIM-92 Stinger missiles + 8 x AGM-114B Hellfire missiles
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".
Pros:
Cons:
History
Development on the Lynx began in the mid 1960s, when Westland sought a replacement for its existing Scout and Wasp helicopters, while also wanting to provide a more advanced alternative to the UH-1 Iroquois.
After some delays, the first prototype was ready for testing by the early '70s. In March 1971, the prototype conducted its maiden flight. In further sorties, the Lynx managed to break a number of world speed records for helicopters. Quite content with the Lynx's performance, the British Army placed an order for 100 units of the type to be produced in the mid '70s. Subsequently, the Lynx received its official army designation 'Lynx AH Mk.1'.
Since its introduction to service, the Lynx saw service primarily with the British Army and the Royal Navy in various different roles, including among others transport, armed escort and anti-tank warfare. Furthermore, the Lynx also saw service with countries such as the Netherlands, Norway and Argentina, while other countries like Germany, France, Denmark, South Korea, Brazil and Portugal, to name a few, still use variants of the Lynx today.
During their service, Lynx helicopters found themselves taking part in numerous conflicts, including the Falklands and Gulf wars, military interventions on the Balkans during the 1990s, anti-piracy efforts in Somalia and many more thanks to their ongoing service today. In total, around 450 Lynx helicopters of various modifications have been produced by 2009, with production still ongoing today.
- From Devblog
Media
- Images
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the helicopter;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Westland Aircraft Limited | |
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Aircraft | |
Fighters | Whirlwind Mk I · Whirlwind P.9 |
Turboprop | Wyvern S4 |
Helicopters* | |
Attack | AH Mk.1 Apache** |
Utility | Wessex HU Mk.5 · Scout AH.Mk.1 · Wasp HAS.Mk.1 · Lynx AH.Mk.1 · G-LYNX |
*After World War II, Westland Aircraft focused on building helicopters and changed its name to Westland Helicopters. | |
**Licensed AH-64D | |
See Also | Boeing Aircraft |
Britain helicopters | |
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Attack | AH Mk.1 Apache · Rooivalk Mk1F CSH · Superhind |
Utility | Wessex HU Mk.5 · Scout AH.Mk.1 · Wasp HAS.Mk.1 · Lynx AH.Mk.1 · G-LYNX |