Lynx Mk 2(FN)

                Based on the RN HAS. Mk 2, but with the higher (10,500lb/4763 kg9 all up weight normally associated with the Gem 4 engined Dutch Lynx Mk 27, the Aeronavale Mk 2 also had a ASUW capability from start, the later being added to the RN variant only by retrofit. The French OMERA Segid ORB31W radar replaced the usual Seaspray, and the aircraft was fitted with Alcatel DUAV-4B “dunking” sonar.

                Armament in the ASUW role comprised Aérospatiale AS12 ASMs, acquired a roof mounted sight above the co-pilot´s station, in order to aim the wire-guided AS12 was withdrawn from use, although the mounting plate remained.

                Twenty-six were build, using the “last” three of their UK serials as their Aéronavale identities. The first, 260, made its maiden flight on 24 October 1979.

Lynx Mk 4(FN)

                The Aéronavale´s Lynx Mk4 was the French equivalent to the British HAS. Mk3, though the dynamics, transmission and powerplant changes were not accompanied by any major improvement in systems or avionics.

                The Lynx Mk4 was thus basically the Gem 41-1 powered equivalent to the original French Mk2, with the same sonar and radar. The new engine allowed an increase in AUW to 10,750lb (4876 kg).

                Fourteen Mk4 was produced.

                The French lynxes have been improved and modernised in service, and now have BERP main rotor blades.