A militarized Skymaster conversion used by Rhodesia for armed reconnaissance and counterinsurgency missions.
Development
Reims-Cessna FTB337 Lynx was developed by Reims Aviation in France as a armed-reconnaissance aircraft. The family first flew in 1965 and entered service in 1976. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Reims-Cessna FTB337 Lynx is represented primarily in the armed-reconnaissance aircraft role. The sourced variant records include service with Rhodesian Air Force. The current structured record does not attach a specific conflict authority to this family; operational context remains limited to sourced service and role data. Role tags attached to the family include counterinsurgency and armed scout.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include FTB337G Lynx.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTB337G Lynx | Production | Armed Reconnaissance | Rhodesian Air Force |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1974-75 — Sampson Low, Marston & Co. · Tier 3