British Army Aircraft - Helicopters

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The Army Air Corps (AAC) provide direct aviation support for the Army, although the RAF also assist in this role. The primary attack helicopter is the Westland WAH-64 Apache, a license-built, modified version of the AH-64 Apache that will replace the Westland Lynx AH7 in the anti-tank role. The Bell 212 is used as a specialist utility and transport helicopter, with a crew of two and a transport capacity of twelve troops. The Westland Gazelle helicopter is a light helicopter, primarily used for battlefield reconnaissance and control of artillery and aircraft. The Eurocopter AS 365N Dauphin is used for Special Operations Aviation and the Britten-Norman Islander is a light aircraft used for airborne reconnaissance and command.

Name	Origin	Type	Q	Photo	Notes
Westland Apache	United States United Kingdom	Attack	67		Designed to hunt and destroy tanks, the Apache attack helicopter has significantly increased the operational capability of the British Army.
Britten-Norman Defender and Britten-Norman Islander	United Kingdom	Recconnaisance	15		The Defender is the latest version of the Islander twin turboprop aircraft and is used in a variety of roles.
Westland Lynx	United Kingdom	Transport/Utility/Attack	100		The Lynx is the British Army's primary battlefield utility helicopter.
Eurocopter Squirrel	France	Trainer	35		A variant of the AS350 Ecureuil civil helicopter, the relatively modern Squirrel is the training helicopter of choice for both the Defence Helicopter Flying School and the Operational Training Phase of flying at Middle Wallop. This single engine aircraft makes the perfect platform for instructing all the differing flying techniques required of new pilots.
Westland Gazelle	France United Kingdom	Recon	27 (98)		The primary role of the Gazelle is observation and reconnaissance.
Bell 212HP	United States	Transport and Fire support	8		The Bell 212 is used by the Army Air Corps in the jungle areas of Belize and Brunei.
Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin	France	Special Forces	4
Agusta A109A/E	Italy	liaison/Special Forces	6
Slingsby T-67M Firefly	United Kingdom	Basic Trainer	5		Trainer for the Army.
Watchkeeper WK450 UAV	United Kingdom	ISTAR UAV	54 on Order		UAV will come into operational service in 2010.