Canadian Warplanes 7: AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant helicopter

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant

(Mike Kaehler Photo)

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, RCAF (Serial No. 149913), No. 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, over Comox, British Columbia, 2019.

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, (15), (Serial Nos. 149901-149915).

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. The Cormorant can carry up to 12 stretchers or a load of 5,000 kilograms. Its advanced systems provide a stable hover for critical hoisting operations. It has helped rescue mountain climbers, lost hikers, ship crews and more.

The Cormorant is flown by RCAF 103 Search and Rescue Squadron, 413 Transort and Rescue Squadron and 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron.

(Korona4Reel Photo)

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, RCAF (Serial No. 149902), No. 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron, CFB Greenwood, Nova Scotia, 7 Aug 2013.

(John Davies Photo)

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, RCAF (Serial No. 149913).

(John Davies Photo)

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, RCAF (Serial No. 149910).

(John Davies Photo)

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, RCAF (Serial No. 149909).

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AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, RCAF (Serial No. 149909).

(Mike Kaehler Photo)

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, RCAF (Serial No. 149906), No. 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, over Comox, British Columbia, 2019.

(RCAF Photo)

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant, RCAF (Serial No. 149915).

(Shhewitt Photo)

AugustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant stationed at 103 SAR Base in Gander, Newfoundland, 31 Oct 2017.