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Friday, June 23, 2006

AgustaWestland Awarded Future Lynx Contract
AgustaWestland has been given a £1 billion contract to supply the British Army and Royal Navy with 40 and 30 Future Lynx helicopters respectively.

An option for 10 aircraft split equally between the Army and Royal Navy has been placed as well.

The Future Lynx will be powered by the CTS800-4 turboshaft engine supplied by Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a partnership between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce.

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AgustaWestland Awarded Future Lynx Contract

Honeywell and Rolls-Royce joint venture CTS800-4 turboshaft engine to power Future Lynx for United Kingdom Armed Forces

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