The AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant is the Canadian Armed Forces designation for the AgustaWestland AW101 (formerly EH101), a helicopter used for air-sea rescue in Canada. Developed from AgustaWestland in Italy (now merged as part of Leonardo), the CH-149 is a medium-lift helicopter for military applications.

The CH-149 Cormorant is a long-range helicopter dedicated to search and rescue. It can operate in severe conditions, making it ideal for Canada’s challenging geography and climate. The Cormorant can carry up to 12 stretchers or a load of 5,000 kilograms.

2022年12月22日 · The CH-149 Cormorant helicopter has been the RCAF’s primary all-weather helicopter dedicated to SAR since 2001, after demonstrating it could meet all of the requirements and face the challenges of the harsh Canadian environment.

AW101 (EH101) Merlin / Cormorant Utility Helicopter. The AW101 (EH101) military utility medium lift helicopter is manufactured by global aerospace and defence company Leonardo Company. It was previously manufactured by AgustaWestland (formerly EH Industries), a joint venture company formed by Italy’s Agusta and British company GKN.

2020年7月6日 · The Royal Canadian Air Force's CH-149 "Cormorant" helicopter is the Canadian version of the Agusta Westland AW101 / EH101 "Merlin" medium-lift transport / utility helicopter.

2023年4月27日 · Thanks to a $1.168 billion contract awarded in December 2022 to Leonardo U.K. Ltd, Canada is upgrading its current Cormorant helicopter fleet to the most advanced version of the helicopter, and acquiring additional airframes/parts to increase our …

2022年6月13日 · The CMLU Project will transition Canada’s AW101/CH149 “Cormorant” SAR helicopter fleet to the latest standard currently being delivered for SAR in Norway and arguably the best search and rescue helicopter in the world.

The EH.101 was chosen as Canada new search and rescue helicopter to replaced the CH-113 Labrador after the cancellation of the CH-148 Petrel. The first unit to receive the Cormorant was 442 Transport & Rescue Squadron at 19 Wing in Comox, British Columbia. The base initially host five helicopters that formed the Operational Training Unit.

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The AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant is the Canadian Forces designation for the AgustaWestland AW101, a helicopter used for air-sea rescue in Canada. Developed as a joint venture between Westland Aircraft in the UK and Agusta in Italy, the CH-149 is a medium-lift helicopter for military applications.