Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA39001
Westland Lynx AH.Mk 7 Diecast Model
Royal Army Air Corps 16th Assault Bgd, XZ221, AAC Dishforth, England, 2008 | Limited Edition
3000
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Westland Lynx AH.Mk 7 | | 6.5" | | 7" |
The Westland Lynx was designed and built by Westland Helicopters at its factory in Yeovil. Both battlefield and naval variants were developed, which went into operational usage in 1977 and were later adopted by the armed forces of over a dozen nations, where it primarily serves in the battlefield utility, search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare roles. The initial design (then known as the Westland WG.13) was started in the mid-1960s, with the Lynx making its first flight on 21 March 1971. In 1972, a Lynx broke the world record over 15 and 25km by flying at 321.74km/h. It also set a new 100km closed circuit record shortly afterwards, flying at 318.504km/h. In 1986, a Lynx specially modified with BERP (British Experimental Rotor Programme) rotor blades, registered G-LYNX and piloted by Trevor Egginton set an absolute speed record for helicopters over a 15 and 25km course by reaching 400.87km/h. The British Army ordered 100 Lynx AH (Army Helicopter) Mk.1 for various roles, including tactical transport, armed escort, anti-tank warfare (with eight TOW missiles), reconnaissance and evacuation.
Designed by Westland Helicopters as a utility craft for civil and naval applications, the Westland Lynx was first flown on March 21, 1971. Military interest in this versatile helicopter led to the development of both naval and battlefield variants, which were used in varying roles from transport and armed escort to evacuation, reconnaissance and anti-tank missions. The Lynx's four-blade main rotor system is powered by twin Rolls Royce engines, and it is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers not commonly associated with helicopters, such as loops and rolls. In 1972, a Lynx broke the world airspeed record for helicopters, flying at nearly 200 mph. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Westland Lynx has the exceptionally crisp detail that is typical of all Corgi helicopter releases. This model has many movable parts, including a sliding cargo bay door on either side of the diecast metal fuselage and main and tail rotors that spin freely on detailed swashplate head assemblies. The cargo bay is fully rendered and the greenhouse canopy with its separately-applied photo-etched wipers provides a clear view of the crew figures inside. Each release features a variety of ventral-mounted antennas, side mounted weapons and varying nose configurations, and metal landing skids or fixed taxi wheels.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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