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CH-149 Cormorant
The CH-149 Cormorant helicopter began arriving at 8 Wing Trenton in
the summer of 2003, replacing the aging CH-113
Labrador.
Eventually, three SAR-configured Cormorants
will enter service with 8 Wing's 424
(Search and Rescue/Transport) Squadron.
The Cormorant's ability to fly at faster speeds,
over longer distances and in worse
weather conditions than Labrador make the Cormorant a welcome
replacement for Canadian Forces search and rescue crews.
With its three powerful engines, it can recover from any point of flight.
Its ice protection system, which allows it to operate in continuous
icing
conditions, and its ability to withstand high winds are optimal for conducting
search and rescue missions.
CH-149 Quick Facts
Length: 22.8 m
Rotorspan: 18.5m
Height: 6.5 m
Weight: 11,943 kg (maximum take-off)
Power: Three General Electric T700-T6A1 turbines
Speed: 277.79 km/hr
Range: 1,018 km
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