Bell CH-146 Griffon

The CH-146 Griffon (Bell 412HP) utility tactical helicopter is used for tactical airlift of troops & equipment, logistic airlift, aeromedical support & casualty evacuation, reconnaissance & surveillance, direction & control of fire, and command & liaison of communications assistance. For the purist, the aircraft is actually a Bell 412CF, a designation which recognizes the various Griffon-unique avionics installed in the military variant.

Characteristics

Length:			17.1 m
Rotor diameter:		14 m
Height:			4.6 m
Weight:			5,355 kg
Power:			Pratt and Whitney engine 1,800 shaft horse power
Speed:			140 knots (260 km/h)
Range:			354 NM (656 km)
Crew:			2 pilots, 1 flight engineer
Passenger Capacity:	13
Year(s) procured:	1995-97
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