The Westland Lynx is a helicopter produced by Westland, first flying on 21 March 1971. At first meant as a software program art for both civil and naval use, military interest resulted in the development of both battlefield and naval variations, which went into practical use within 1977 ?Initial manufacturing variation the British Army Air Corps, and was in fact later on used by the armed forces of over several countries. The helicopter is produced and marketed by AgustaWestland.