National Defence
Symbol of the Government of Canada
The CH-146 Griffon

Specifications

Aircraft Description

The CH‑146 Griffon is a Utility Transport Tactical Helicopter (UTTH) used primarily for tactical transport of troops and material. It can also be used for search and rescue (SAR) missions, and humanitarian relief operations. The Griffon features GPS satellite navigation and Doppler radar systems. It can be equipped with a hoist that enables it to extract people and cargo from almost any terrain.

Length 17.1 m
Rotor span 14 m
Height 4.6 m
Empty Weight 3,500 kg
Power Pratt & Whitney’s PT6T‑3D engine
Max. Speed 260 km/h
Range 656 km
Crew 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer
Max. Passengers 10
Year(s) procured 1995 to 1997
Quantity in CF 85
Location(s)
  • Bagotville, QC
  • Borden, ON
  • Cold Lake, AB
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Gagetown, NB
  • Goose Bay, NL
  • Petawawa, ON
  • Trenton, ON
  • Valcartier, QC