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Westland Lynx vs Westland Scout

Westland Lynx vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 300 vs 211 km/h, range 528 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 2,404 kg, built 450 vs 150 units.

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
Westland Lynx Westland Scout
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Westland
First flight 21 March 1971 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1978 1963
Number produced 450 units 150 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 9.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 15.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 528 km 507 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or Westland Scout?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Westland Lynx or Westland Scout?
The Westland Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the Westland Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or Westland Scout?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Westland Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or Westland Scout?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout entered service first in 1963, 15 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or Westland Scout?
The Westland Lynx has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.