AW159 Wildcat
Type: Light Multi-Role Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Leonardo (formerly Finmeccanica)
First Deployed: 2015
Overview
The AW159 Wildcat is a British light multi-role helicopter operated in army (AH1) and naval (HMA2) variants. The HMA2 equips Royal Navy frigates and destroyers with Sea Venom anti-ship missiles and Martlet LMMs.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 + up to 6 troops |
|---|---|
| type | Light Multi-Role Helicopter |
| avionics | Modern glass cockpit with integrated mission systems |
| variants | AH1 (Army), HMA2 (Royal Navy) |
| max_speed | 291 km/h |
| armament_ah1 | Door guns, rockets |
| armament_hma2 | Sea Venom anti-ship missile, Martlet LMM, Stingray torpedoes |
Operators
- United Kingdom
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