Canadian Forces Utility Tactical Transport Helicopter (UTTH) CH146 (AKA The Griffon) is the Canadian designation of the Bell 412HP, a multi-use Light Utility helicopter used for aerial firepower, reconnaissance and mobility tasks.

Armament: 7.62-mm C6 door guns

Specifications:

• Length: 17.1 m
• Rotorspan: 14 m
• Height: 4.6 m
• Weight: 5,355 kg
• Power: Pratt & Whitney's PT6T-3D engine
• Speed: 220 km/h (cruise) up to 260 km/h (maximum speed)
• Range: 656 km (with full tanks)
• Passengers: 8 + 3 crew
• Crew: Two pilots, one flight engineer
• Ballistic protection: removable armour able to protect crew and cabin area occupants from small arms weapons and shrapnel.
• Litter capacity: 6 stretchers
• Thermal imagery: WESCAM 16TD-A Thermal Imaging System (TIS) stabilized camera system
• Night vision: Crew equipped with Generation III Image Intensification (II)
• Transport: minor disassembly permits transport of the Griffon by CC130 Hercules cargo aircraft for long-distance deployment.
• Year(s) procured: 1995 to 1997
• Number in service: 98

See also

• List of Canadian Air Force Equipment

External links

• The Canadian Army - Equipment - Griffon Helicopter (CH146)
• Canadian Air Force - Aircraft - CH146 Griffon