Bell CH-146 Griffon
The Bell CH-146 Griffon is a multi-role utility helicopter designed by Bell Helicopter Textron as a variant of the Bell 412EP for the Canadian Armed Forces. The CH-146 is used in a wide variety of roles, including aerial firepower, reconnaissance, search and rescue and aero-mobility tasks.
| CH-146 Griffon | |
|---|---|
| A CH-146 Griffon from 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron | |
| Role | Utility helicopter |
| National origin | United States / Canada |
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter |
| First flight | 1992 |
| Introduction | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Produced | 1992–1997 |
| Number built | 100 |
| Developed from | Bell 412 |
It has a crew of three, can carry up to ten troops and has a cruising speed of 220–260 km/h (120–140 kn; 140–160 mph).
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