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AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat
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AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat

Military helicopter by AgustaWestland (currently Leonardo)

Overview

The AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat is a military helicopter, developed by the British-Italian helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland, and later marketed by the Italian aerospace company Leonardo. It is an improved version of the Westland Super Lynx designed to serve in the battlefield utility, search and rescue, aerial reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), utility, command and control, and troop transport duties.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length15.24 m
Height3.73 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Chris Lofting / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2

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