The Westland Lynx is a helicopter designed by Westland, very first flying on 21 March 1971. Originally meant as a utility craft for both civil and naval use, armed forces interest generated the development of both battlefield and naval variations, which went into functional usage in 1977 ?Initial production version for the British Army Air Corps, and were later on used by the military of over twelve countries. The helicopter has become produced and marketed by AgustaWestland.