Rotary wings for a new millennium: new-generation helicopters will feature varying degrees of low observable technology while the latest structural materials make possible significant advances in weight, aircrew workload reduction and fatigue life. This article is aimed at highlighting the latest inputs in today's helicopter technology and providing a foretaste of things to come. (Technology).

Armada International,  June, 2002  by Braybrook, Roy

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Starting this review with international projects, the AgustaWestland Lynx family is produced in both land- and ship-based forms. Over 400 Lynxes have been sold to 14 operators around the world. The latest naval variant is the Super Lynx Series 300 with LHTEC CTS800-4N engines, a full glass cockpit and digital core avionics. The Super Lynx Series 300 has recently been ordered by Oman (16 aircraft), Malaysia (6) and Thailand (2). At time of writing a contract for up to eight aircraft was being finalised with South Africa.

Future Lynx: Early this year the British Ministry of ...

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