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Westland Lynx vs Westland Wasp

Westland Lynx vs Westland Wasp at a glance — top speed 300 vs 193 km/h, range 528 vs 487 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 2,495 kg, built 450 vs 133 units.

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Westland Wasp military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Wasp
Specifications
Westland Lynx Westland Wasp
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Westland
First flight 21 March 1971 28 October 1962
Year introduced 1978 1964
Number produced 450 units 133 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 12.3 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 193 km/h
Operational range 528 km 487 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 1,566 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 530 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Westland Wasp's 193 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Westland Lynx or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the Westland Wasp's 487 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has a higher service ceiling at 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Westland Wasp's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Westland Wasp's 12.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp entered service first in 1964, 14 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Lynx has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 133 units of the Westland Wasp.