Westland Scout

The Westland Scout was a light helicopter developed by Westland Helicopters. Developed from the Saro P.531, it served as a land-based general purpose military helicopter, sharing a common ancestor and numerous components with the naval-orientated Westland Wasp helicopter. The type's primary operator was the Army Air Corps of the British Army, who operated it in several conflict zones including Northern Ireland and the Falklands War. It was progressively replaced in British service by the Westland Gazelle in the reconnaissance role, and the larger Westland Lynx as a battlefield utility helicopter.

Users

• Australia
  • Royal Australian Navy
• Bahrain
  • Bahrain State Police
• South Africa
  • South African Air Force
• Uganda
  • Uganda Police Air Wing
• United Kingdom
  • British Army Air Corps
  • Royal Marines