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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Lynx AH1
Category
Country
Production
1977–1984
Quantity
113
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1971
- Service Entry Year1979
- Crew2
- Passengers8
- Primary RoleUtility / Transport Helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce Gem 2
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)671 kW
- Transmission Rating671 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter12.8 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed321 km/h
- Cruise Speed232 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)321 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,250 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,800 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,300 m
- Range540 km
- Ferry Range1,330 km
- Rate of Climb10.2 m/s
- Endurance180
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length11.92 m
- Height3.67 m
- Rotor Disc Area128.7
- Empty Weight2,750 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,763 kg
- Useful Load2,013 kg
- Cabin Volume3.5
◆Armament & Mission7MOD.7
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload1,000 kg
- GunFN MAG (L7 GPMG)
- Anti-Tank MissilesYes
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built113
- Variants1
◎Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2018
- Production Start1977
- Production End1984
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1977Production started
- 1982First deployment: Falklands War
- 1984Production ended
49
years in service
7
years in production
113
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries17country
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
37UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS13COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS88UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Anti-Tank Guided Missile: a missile designed to destroy tanks.
Autopilot/AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System) is an avionics suite that automatically controls a helicopter’s attitude, navigation and flight path, providing stability augmentation and reducing pilot workload.
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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