There are two Naval Lynx versions currently serving with the Royal Navy:

The ”H” means helicopter, obviously. The “MA” means Maritime Attack. The “8” is the model number and the “CMP” stands for Combined Mods Programme. You see the HMA.8 is the evolution of the first Royal Navy HAS.2 which first saw service in the early ‘70s. Throughout its life it’s received several upgrades making it a more flexible platform. It’s also evolved to cope with the changing world. In its first incarnation the Lynx HAS.2 was designed to fly from medium size Frigates and hunt for Submarines with dipping sonar, torpedoes and depth charges. Lately as the worlds naval threats have reduced the Lynx has been upgraded to change with the times; Taking on a drugs interdiction role and anti terrorism/piracy missions.

The HMA 8 Lynx carries a suite of sophisticated sensors including a 360° search radar which is used to guide Sea Skua anti-ship missiles. A Forward-Looking InfraRed (FLIR) pod is gimble-mounted atop the HMA 8's chin, above the radar. When hunting submarines, the HMA8 can lower a AN/AQS-18 dipping sonar beneath the water's surface or deploy a Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD).

The ArmA version sports a powerful FLIR Camera simulating the SeaOwl system on the real thing. We’re hoping to make 3 main versions of the HMA.8:

Of course all the usual helicopter features will be present too.

• Dynamic Rotor System
• Cargo System Support
• Integrated Chaff and Flare System
• Radar Warning Receiver (FCSS Required)

Real World Specs

• Crew - Pilot, Co-pilot + up to 2 cabin crew
• Engines - 2× Rolls Royce Gem 42-1 turboshafts
• Length - 11.92m
• Width - (rotor diameter) - 12.8m
• Height - 3.2m
• Empty Weight - 3,030 kg (empty)
• Max Weight - 4,876 kg
• Max Speed - 125 kts (232 kph )
• Ferry Range - 1046 km
• Armament
  • 4x Sea Skua anti-surface missiles
  • 2x Mk44 or Mk46 torpedoes
  • 2x Stingray torpedoes
  • MK II depth charges
  • 1x 7.62mm GPMG door gun
  • 1x M3M .50cal door gun.
• Avionics
  • Seaspray Mark 1 360° radar
  • Sea Owl thermal imager
  • AN/AQS-18 dipping sonar
  • TK AN/AAR-47 missile warner
  • Selex Sensors & Airborne Systems
  • AN/ALQ-144A infrared jammer
  • Selex M147 flare dispenser

These shots are from VBS2. The model is ours. The Textures are done by BIA.
Images shown maybe WIP and do NOT necesarily represent the final article.