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NOTE: RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
A specially modified Westland Lynx ZB-500 set the absolute speed record for helicopters in 1986. The aircraft was piloted by John Egginton and reached a speed of 249.09 mph (400.87 km/h)
A Westland Lynx first took to the sky on March 21, 1971. It was a civil aircraft with the designation WG-13. Westland Lynx helicopters have since gained a reputation for their reliability and ruggedness. Today they operate in military and civilian versions throughout the world.
As a military aircraft the Westland Lynx is able to take on a variety of missions. Naval versions of the Westland Lynx are used in ASW (anti submarine warfare), mine sweeping, and ship operations. Air Force and Army versions are used for recon, escort, and transport missions.
The Westland Lynx is no stranger to combat. It has participated in operations in the Falklands, Desert Storm, and now in Iraq.
In 1961 a fast, medium size, multi-role helicopter that would fulfill both civil aviation and military requirements was proposed that would become the Westland Lynx.
In 1964 design began on a replacement for the British Scout, Wasp and U.S. UH-1 Huey helicopters.
In 1968 the British government signs a contract with Westland for the new Westland Lynx helicopter.
On March 21, 1971 the Westland Lynx flew for the first time.
In 1972 Westland Lynx helicopters start setting speed records.
In December of 1977 Westland Lynx helicopters became operational in the military with the Royal Navy.
The
variable function Westland Lynx helicopter has performed in the mission roles of
advanced recon, armed escort, tank buster, attack, ASW, ship attack,
and transport.
During the Gulf War in 1991, Westland Lynx helicopters successfully engaged Iraqi vessels using missiles.
On September 10, 2000 Westland Lynx helicopters rescued a total of 11 British in Sierra Leone during "Mission Barras."
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in 2003, during the invasion of Iraq, Westland Lynx helicopters have been used
extensively. A single Westland Lynx was downed by enemy fire over Basra. That
was on May 6, 2006.
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utility
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Rolls Royce Gem
2- 1,000 hp ea.
43' 7"
11' 5"
8,817 lbs.
14,280 lbs.
155 mph
170 mph
1,988 fpm
10,600 feet
350 miles
1971
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RC Helicopter by Starwood Scale Models
Radio Control Helicopters:
Pictured above is the Starwood Scale Models 1/6 scale Westland Lynx RC Helicopter fuselage. The Westland Lynx AH Mk6 radio control helicopter has an 84" length. that will fit a gas or turbine system.
In the two pictures below is the Westland Lynx RC Helicopter by Vario Helicopter. Specifications for the radio control helicopter are a length of 67", height of 17" and a width of 14.5". The RC Helicopter is driven by a 11.5 cc engine with a 40 degree angle gearbox.
The Westland Lynx radio control helicopter from a Vario kit in the second picture below was built by Iain Erskine.
If anyone knows of other quality radio control helicopters of either the Westland Lynx ZB-500 or other versions of the Westland Lynx kindly email us.
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Radio Control Helicopter |
 RC Helicopter by Vario Helicopter.
Radio Control Helicopter
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RC Helicopter by Ian Erskine.
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