HMS OCEAN CONDUCTS FIRST-TIME OPERATIONS OF 'WILDCAT' HELICOPTER

LINK TO THE INFORMATION: Naval-technology.com

ON BOARD HMS OCEAN - The AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat (previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat) is an improved version of the Westland Super Lynx military helicopter designed to serve in the battlefield utility, search and rescue and anti-surface warfare roles. In British service, common variants are being operated by both the Royal Navy and British Army to replace their old Lynx rotorcraft. The AW159 has also been offered to several export customers, including the Republic of Korea Navy which placed an order for 8 in 2013.