Air transportation services, particularly services provided by helicopters, are a key element in the CCG's readiness profile and response capability.
The Canadian Coast Guard supports its aviation service requirements by utilizing its own fleet of 20 rotary wing aircraft across Canada. These aircraft are strategically located at eleven bases across Canada.
Roughly 7 million Canadians live in coastal areas, where many people in smaller communities depend of the oceans' resources and tourism to make a living. In order to protect and serve these Canadians, the Coast Guard must rely on its air transportation services to respond to the challenges of this rugged and harsh environment.
- Crew: one pilot.
- Capacity: seven passengers (six in passenger compartment; one beside pilot)
- Length: 41 ft 8 in (12.7 m)
- Rotor diameter: 36 ft (10.97 m)
- Height: 13 ft 3 in (4.04 m)
- Empty weight: 4,245 lb (1,925 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 7,000 lb (3,175 kg)