CH-146 Griffon

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One interesting feature of the "Griffon" is a small camera mounted in the nose of the aircraft pointed up at the rotor. By observing a small yellow paint stripe on the rotor, the autopilot can detect the classic "hoola-hoop" motion and correct it, smoothing the ride.Fact|date=February 2008

Minor disassembly permits transport of the Griffon by CC130 Hercules or C-17 aircraft for long-distance deployment.

pecifications (CH-146)

aircraft specifications
plane or copter?= copter
jet or prop?= prop
ref=Department of National Defence
crew=Three (pilot, co-pilot & flight engineer)
capacity= 12 troops or 6 stretchers
length main= 17.1 m
length alt= 56 ft 1 in
span main= 14 m
span alt= 45 ft 11 in
height main= 4.6 m
height alt= 15 ft 1 in
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max takeoff weight main= 5,355 kg
max takeoff weight alt= 11,900 lb
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engine (prop)= Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3D
type of prop= turboshaft engine
number of props=2
power main= 900 shp
power alt= 671 kW
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max speed main= 260 km/h
max speed alt= 139 knots, 160 mph
cruise speed main= 220 km/h
cruise speed alt= 118 knots, 136 mph
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range main= 656 km
range alt= 354 nm, 405 mi
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* 7.62 mm C6 GPMG mounted in one or both doors
* Removable armour to protect crew and cabin area occupants from small arms fire and shrapnel
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* WESCAM 16TD-A Thermal Imaging System (TIS) stabilized camera system
* Crew equipped with Generation III Image Intensification (II) Night Vision

References

ee also

aircontent
related=
* UH-1 Iroquois
* Bell 212
* Bell 412

similar aircraft=

sequence=
*Bell:
**406 - 407 - 409 - 412 - 417 - 427 - 429
*Canadian Military:
** C-130 - CH-146 - CH-147 - CH-148 - CH-149 - CC-150

lists=
* List of aircraft of the AOC
* List of civil aircraft
* List of active Canadian military aircraft
* List of Canadian Air Force Equipment

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