Wildcat helicopter
E78760
The Wildcat helicopter is a modern British military helicopter used for reconnaissance, attack, and maritime roles, notably operated by the UK’s Army Air Corps and Royal Navy.
Aliases (2)
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
military helicopter
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multi-role helicopter → rotorcraft → |
| armamentOptions |
70 mm rockets
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FASGW(H) anti-ship missiles → FASGW(L) guided missiles → door-mounted machine guns → |
| avionics |
digital automatic flight control system
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glass cockpit → |
| countryOfOrigin |
United Kingdom
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| crew |
2
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| developedFrom |
Westland Lynx
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| engineModel |
LHTEC CTS800-4N
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| engineType |
turboshaft
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| formerNameOfManufacturer |
AgustaWestland
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| launchAndRecovery |
shipborne operations
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| manufacturer |
Leonardo Helicopters
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| maxSpeed |
approximately 291 km/h
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| maxTakeoffWeight |
6000 kg class
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| NATODesignation |
AW159
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| numberOfEngines |
2
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| officialName |
AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat
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| operator |
Philippine Navy
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Republic of Korea Navy → United Kingdom → |
| primaryMission |
anti-piracy operations
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battlefield reconnaissance → maritime security → over-the-horizon targeting → |
| primaryUsers |
Army Air Corps
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British Army → Fleet Air Arm → Royal Navy → |
| range |
approximately 777 km
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| role |
anti-submarine warfare helicopter
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anti-surface warfare helicopter → attack helicopter → battlefield utility helicopter → maritime helicopter → reconnaissance helicopter → |
| rotorConfiguration |
single main rotor
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| sensorSuite |
360-degree surveillance radar
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electro-optical/infrared turret → |
| serviceEntry |
2014
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| status |
in service
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| tailConfiguration |
conventional tail rotor
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| UKServiceDesignation |
Wildcat AH1
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Wildcat HMA2 → |
| usedByBranch |
UK Joint Helicopter Command
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Army Air Corps
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aircraftOperated |
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Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers
("Wildcat helicopters")
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aircraftTypeSupported |
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Wildcat helicopter
("Wildcat AH1")
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UKServiceDesignation |