CH-146 Griffon

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Template:Mergeto Canadian Forces Utility Tactical Transport Helicopter (UTTH) CH146 (AKA The Griffon) is the Canadian designation of the Bell 412HP, a multi-use Light Utility helicopter used for aerial firepower, reconnaissance and mobility tasks. The aircraft is also being used as a Search and Rescue platform temporarily.

Armament: 7.62 mm C6 door guns

Specifications:

Length: 17.1 m
Rotorspan: 14 m
Height: 4.6 m
Weight: 5,355 kg
Power: Pratt & Whitney's PT6T-3D engine
Speed: 220 km/h (cruise) up to 260 km/h (maximum speed)
Range: 656 km (with full tanks)
Passengers: 12 + 3 crew
Crew: Two pilots, one flight engineer
Ballistic protection: removable armour able to protect crew and cabin area occupants from small arms weapons and shrapnel.
Litter capacity: 6 stretchers
Thermal imagery: WESCAM 16TD-A Thermal Imaging System (TIS) stabilized camera system
Night vision: Crew equipped with Generation III Image Intensification (II)
Transport: minor disassembly permits transport of the Griffon by CC130 Hercules cargo aircraft for long-distance deployment.
Year(s) procured: 1995 to 1997
Number in service: 86