Deck lock

A Lynx using the Deck Lock

Deck lock is one of a several systems for automatically securing rotorcraft on the Helicopter decks of small ships.[1]

A deck lock system was in use by the Royal Navy with its Westland Lynx aircraft, and presently with its AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopters.

References

  1. "Rough Landings in High Seas". Think Defence. 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2015-08-01.


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