Westland (Leonardo Helicopters) Wildcat (Lynx)

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01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Royal Navy Black Cats Display team , Westland Wildcat Lynx, ZZ413

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Aircraft

Wildcat (Lynx) AW159

Royal Navy Black Cats Display Team

ZZ413

Registration

Airline

Royal Navy

Manufacturer

Westland (Leonardo Helicopters)

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

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Photo grade

Score: 66.0

Nice airborne helicopter catch, but it's distant and slightly soft with flat lighting—closer crop would boost impact.

Insights

Aviation History

The AW159 Wildcat is a modern multi-role naval and battlefield helicopter developed as a successor to the Westland Lynx, currently used by the UK Royal Navy and Army.

Fleet Rarity

AW159 Wildcat is fairly uncommon compared to mainstream civilian helicopters; fewer than 100 in global military service.

Record Flights

No global records, but used in modern naval reconnaissance and support operations.

Safety & Events

Has participated in military exercises and real-world deployments, including anti-submarine warfare drills and search-and-rescue missions.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service with UK and export customers for the foreseeable future.

Specifications

LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft (twin engine)

Engine

15.24 m

Length

777 km

Range

291 km/h

Speed

2 crew up to 6 passengers

Capacity

6,000 kg

MTOW

3.73 m

Height