The Westland Lynx is a helicopter created by Westland, 1st flying on 21 March 1971. Initially intended as a computer program art for both civil and naval usage, military interest led to the growth of both battlefield and naval variations, which went into practical use in 1977 ?Initial manufacturing variation the British Army Air Corps, and was down the road employed by the armed forces of over several nations. The helicopter is produced and marketed by Agusta Westland.