The AW159 Wildcat is a modern military utility helicopter that represents the evolution of Britain's successful Lynx family into a sophisticated multirole platform. First flown on November 12, 2009, it is a twin-engine helicopter capable of carrying two pilots and five troops or specialized mission equipment. With a maximum takeoff weight of 6,000 kilograms and a top speed of 277 kilometers per hour, the Wildcat was manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters at their Yeovil facility in Somerset, England.
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| Royal Navy | — | 534 | United Kingdom | 43c768 |