National Defence
Symbol of the Government of Canada
The CH-124 Sea King

Technical Specifications

Aircraft Description Although one of the oldest Aircraft in Canada’s Air Force, the Sea King is also one of its busiest. It has seen service in a variety of international and domestic roles in recent years including the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Yugoslavia, East Timor, Manitoba Floods, Swiss Air disaster and boarding of GTS Katie.
Length 16.67 m
Rotor Span 18.9 m
Height 5.8 m
Empty Weight 6591 kg
Maximum Gross Weight 9318 kg
Power Two 1500 SHP General Electric T-58-GE-8F/-100 turboshafts
Maximum Speed 222 km/h
Cruising Speed 167 km/h
Service Ceiling 3 048 m
Range 740 km
Equipment Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR), Passive/Active Sonar, Surface Search Radar
Weapons System Mk 46 Mod V homing torpedoes, self-defence machine gun
Crew 2 pilots, 1 navigator, 1 airborne electronic sensor operator
Year(s) procured 1963 to 1969
Quantity in CF 27
Location(s)
  • 12 Wing Shearwater, NS
  • Patricia Bay, BC