CH-149 Cormorant
The CH-149 Cormorant began arriving at 19 Wing in October 2001, replacing
the aging CH-113 Labrador.
Five SAR-configured Cormorants are now in
service with Comox's 442
Squadron.
The Cormorant's ability to fly at faster speeds, over longer
distances and in worse weather conditions
than the
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 in the mountainous
regions of Canada's West Coast.
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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