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English: Pictured is an Army Air Corps (AAC) Wildcat Mk1 Helicopter prior to take off from Yeovil.

A .50Cal Browning M3M Machine Gun is fitted in the door gunner position.

An entirely new platform, the Army Wildcat Mk1 helicopter will perform a range of tasks on the battlefield including reconnaissance, command and control, transportation of troops and material, and the provision of force protection.

It is fitted with new Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) CTS800-4N engines, which are significantly more powerful than those in the previous Lynx helicopter, enabling it to operate in extreme conditions and at high altitudes. It is also fitted with a nose mounted optical device.

The aircraft has a degree of commonality with its maritime sister and with increased versatility can be fitted for different roles quickly and easily. The Wildcat’s capability will be a significant advance on that provided by the previous Lynx fleet.

The procurement of the LHTEC CTS800-4N engine was also extended to a number of Lynx Mk9 aircraft resulting in the Lynx Mk9a.

This is providing better performance and a much improved light multi role capability in the extreme environmental conditions in Afghanistan.

  • Organization: MOD
  • Object Name: 20170316-MWP-775-PR-1 AAC Keevil Airfield-0261
  • Supplemental Categories: Army, People, Wildcat, Helicopters, Aircraft, Equipment
  • Keywords: .50Cal, 0.50" HMG, .50 Inch Heavy Machine Gun, Machine Gun, Small Arms, Firearm, Gun, Weapons, Lynx replacement, Wildcat Mk1, Helicopter, Aircraft, Equipment, AAC, Army Air Corps, Regiments, Army, 12.7 × 99 mm, Browning M3M Machine Gun
  • Country: UK
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