AH1 Scout multipurpose helicopter

The AH1 Scout, a British-built scout and utility helicopter, served in the military service of several countries, although export was limited. The aircraft was phased out of British service in 1994 as more capable liaison helicopters became available. The Wasp, the naval shipboard anti-submarine warfare (ASW) counterpart, is described in a separate database entry.

The Scout and the Wasp shared the same layout, differing primarily in landing gear and armament. The four-blade, fully...