Rotorcraft
AgustaWestland To Upgrade Brazilian Navy Lynx
New engines and avionics are among the upgrades planned for the Super Lynxes.
This Brazilian Navy Lynx Mk 21 is one of nine that will be upgraded by OEM AgustaWestland. (Photo: AgustaWestland)
This Brazilian Navy Lynx Mk 21 is one of nine that will be upgraded by OEM AgustaWestland. (Photo: AgustaWestland)

The Brazilian Navy gave AgustaWestland a $160 million-plus contract for the upgrade of eight Super Lynx Mk 21A helicopters. The Navy has operated the Lynx since 1978, receiving nine Mk 21s followed by nine Mk 21As. Five of the Mk 21s were later upgraded to Mk 21As.