Editing Lynx Helicopter (section)

===In Real Life===
The Lynx was adopted in 1978 into the British Army Air Corps. Originally a civilian utility helicopter, the design was created to carry heavy loads in a slim, maneuverable package. This made it an excellent choice for the role of a gunship; as its small frame made it well suited to shoot and scoot tactics (Hunter-Killer tactics are incorrectly referred to in Iron Maiden; the term refers to having a team with a member designating targets while another actually executes the kill). Other variants for reconnaissance are available. Some transport variants of the Lynx utilized rocket pods or 7.62mm machine guns to try and provide some fire support to the infantry as a last resort. The actual use of Lynxes as transport helicopters is most prominent in the Royal Marines who employ these vehicles when beachcraft would prove unsuitable. Their niche as fast, unarmoured transport helicopters also makes them a favorite with Special Forces like the Special Boat Service.

If you wish to model a historical heliborne infantry list, the Gordon Highlanders are possibly the least suitable for the job due to their totally unrealistic armament. The Royal Marines and Paras would never carry Milans on such a scale, relying on air support and Carl Gustavs instead.

The latest version is the AW159 Wildcat. Which will replace the previous versions of the Lynx.