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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



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