The Westland Lynx is a helicopter created by Westland, first flying on 21 March 1971. Initially meant as a software package art for both civil and naval use, military interest caused the development of both battlefield and naval variations, which went into practical used in 1977 ?Initial production variation the British Army Air Corps, and is at fact after ward utilized by the military of over several nations. The helicopter is produced and marketed by AgustaWestland.