Archivo: AW159 Wildcat equipped with Martlet missiles

Descripción: Pictured: HMS Defender's Wildcat HMA Mk 2 helicopter conducts flying sorties with her Martlet wings attached whilst in the Indo-Pacific region. The Wildcat HMA Mk2 helicopter conducted a series of flying sorties in the Indo-Pacific region with her Martlet wings and missiles attached. Wildcat is the latest generation of multi-role helicopter specifically procured to operate from the frigates and destroyers of the Royal Navy. The Wildcat HMA Mk2 can be used in anti-surface warfare, force protection and counter-piracy. It can also be able to carry out an anti-submarine role. The Martlet is a lightweight air-to-surface and surface-to-surface missile for use against small fast surface vessels. It has a weight of 13kg, travels at Mach 1.5, has a range exceeding 6 km, and an immediate launch capability.
Título: AW159 Wildcat equipped with Martlet missiles
Créditos: https://www.defenceimagery.mod.uk/Home/Search?Query=FLEET-20210821-BG089-389.jpg&Type=Filename
Autor(a): LPhot Dan Rosenbaum
Términos de Uso: Open Government License 3
Licencia: OGL 3
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