The Westland Lynx is a helicopter created by Westland, first flying on 21 March 1971. At first meant as a software program art for both civil and naval use, armed forces interest triggered the development of both battlefield and naval variants, which went into practical use within 1977 ?Initial manufacturing variation the British Army Air Corps, and was at fact afterwards used by the military of over several nations. The helicopter is produced and marketed by AgustaWestland.