Royal Navy Black Cats

Leonardo is proud to sponsor the Royal Navy Black Cats Helicopter Display Team for 2023. From our historic Yeovil site, Leonardo engineers design, develop, manufacture and support the AW159 Wildcat helicopter.

The AW159 Wildcat is the latest-generation all-weather attack helicopter, capable of autonomous detection, identification and engagement of Land and Maritime targets. The platform has state-of-the-art avionics and mission systems for excellent crew situational awareness; a complete suite of self-protection measures and a range of Anti-Surface and Anti-Submarine Warfare weapons ensure that the AW159 Wildcat can operate in contested environments.

AW159 Wildcat HMA Mk2, as demonstrated by the Black Cats, routinely deploys with Royal Navy Frigates and Destroyers on operations worldwide. Its purpose, as a multi-role helicopter across the full spectrum of military operations, is to provide high-end warfighting capabilities at sea, including Force Protection Maritime to Task Groups. The helicopter also plays key roles around the globe supporting humanitarian aid, disaster relief operations, and search and rescue missions.

The Black Cats Helicopter Display Team provides the opportunity to display this helicopter to the public across the UK and Europe.

2023 Display Schedule

AW159 Multi-Role Land and Naval Helicopter

AW159 Multi-Role Land and Naval Helicopter

The AW159 twin-engine multi-mission military helicopter is capable of autonomous detection, identification and attack of Land and Naval targets, featuring state-of-the-art avionics and mission systems for excellent crew situational awareness, along with complete suite of self-protection measures facilitating rapid tactical assessment in any theatre of operations.

Supporting military personnel past and present

We recognise the immense contribution that the members of the UK Armed Forces make to our nation through their service and sacrifices as a result of their duty.

Typhoon Display Team

Typhoon Display Team

Leonardo is a partner company of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium and is once again proud to sponsor the Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team for the 2022 season.

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