Acquired by Canada in 2004, the CH-149 Cormorant is the helicopter par excellence for search and rescue. Robust, he can operate in any possible condition. It has all the equipment for search and rescue, including twelve stretchers, and can carry a load of 5,000 kg. The aircraft was modified to incorporate a ramp at the rear of the fuselage. In addition, it can fly long distances, up to 1,300 km without refueling, which the CH-146 Griffon cannot do.
General characteristics
- Length : 22.8 m
- Rotor disk : 18.5 m
- Height : 6.5 m
- Maximum total mass : 14,600 kg
- Powertrain : Three T700-T6A1 turboshaft engines from General Electric.
Performance
- Speed : 278 km / h
- Range of action : 1,018 kilometers
- Equipment : 2273 kg rescue winches, 4536 kg capacity cargo haul hook, storage compartments for SAR equipment and 12 stretchers
- Canadian Forces Fleet: 14
Bases
- 9 Wing Gander (TN)
- 14 Wing Greenwood, NS
- 19 Wing Comox, BC