Attack Helicopters
Lynx AH Mk7
Although primarily an anti-surface and anti-submarine helicopter, a second variant of the Lynx is in service with the Royal Navy. The Mk 7 is an attack and utility version, operated in support of the Royal Marines in conjunction with the Commando Sea King. It fires the TOW anti-armour missile which gives an autonomous and flexible response against tanks and armoured personnel carriers to the Land Force Commander during Amphibious Operations. The home base for all Mk 7 Lynx helicopters is the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset.
Engines | 2 x 900hp Rolls Royce GEM BS 360-07-26 free power turbines |
Rotor diameter | 13.4m |
Length | 13.4m |
Height | 3.5m |
Max Speed | 100 knots |
Max Weight | 4.4 tonnes |
Crew | 2 x pilot + 1 aircrewman |