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First AW159 “Wildcat” production model for the Royal Navy makes maiden flight

January 29, 2013 Richard Clements

Jan. 28 saw the first AW159 “Wildcat” destined to the Royal Navy make its first flight from AgustaWestland’s Yeovil production facility. The chopper, a Naval version HMA MkII is the first of 28 examples destined […]

The Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat's sea trials on HMS Iron Duke

February 19, 2012 Richard Clements

The Royal Navy’s next generation of light utility helicopter, the Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat prototype (serialled ZZ402) has recently been at sea for the first mini-cruise with HMS Iron Duke. Although it looks similar to […]