The Westland Lynx is a British multi-purpose twin-engined military helicopter designed and built by Westland Helicopters at its factory in Yeovil. Originally intended as a utility craft for both civil and naval usage, military interest led to the development of both battlefield and naval variants.
First flight: 21 March 1971
Number built: 450 (as of 2009)
Retired: 2017 (Royal Navy), 2018 (British Army)
Developed into: Westland 30; AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat
Role: Multi-purpose military helicopter
Manufacturer: Westland Helicopters; AgustaWestland
National origin: United Kingdom