Description

RAWTAG #06: AGUSTA WESTLAND WILDCAT AH-1. (ZZ407)

This is a rare opportunity to obtain a genuine piece of British Army Air Corps Wildcat attack helicopter!

The Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat (previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat) is a British military helicopter. It is an improved version of the Westland Super Lynx designed to serve in the battlefield utility, search and rescue and anti-surface warfare roles. In British service, common variants are being operated by both the Royal Navy and British Army, having replaced their Lynx Mk.7/8/9 predecessors. The AW159 has also been offered to several export customers, and has been ordered by the Republic of Korea Navy and the Philippine Navy.

General characteristics:

Crew: 2 pilots
Capacity: 6 passengers, including door gunner
Length: 15.24 m (50 ft 0 in)
Height: 3.73 m (12 ft 3 in)
Empty weight: 3,300 kg (7,275 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × LHTEC CTS800-4N turboshaft, 1,015 kW (1,361 hp) each
Main rotor diameter: 12.8 m (42 ft 0 in)
Main rotor area: 128.7 m2 (1,385 sq ft)

Performance:

Maximum speed: 311 km/h (193 mph, 168 kn)
Range: 777 km (483 mi, 420 nmi)
Ferry range: 963 km (598 mi, 520 nmi)
Endurance: 2 hr 15 min (4 hr 30 min with auxiliary fuel tanks)

This tag has been produced from a composite material panel removed from a British Army Air Corps AH-1 variant, registered ZZ407.

THIS RUN OF TAGS IS LIMITED TO JUST 50 PIECES.

Supplied with an attractive backing card, keychain and ring.

Limited supply due to availability of material. Once gone, they are truly gone.

Carry this piece of Army Air Corps history with you or add to your tag collection.