Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone
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The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is a twin-engine multi-role shipboard helicopter manufactured by the Sikorsky Aircraft for the Canadian Forces. A military variant of the Sikorsky S-92 the CH-148 is designed for shipboard operations and is intended to replace the venerable CH-124 Sea King which has been in operation since the early 1960s.

The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is a twin-engine, multi-role shipboard helicopter manufactured by the Sikorsky Aircraft for the Canadian Forces.1
In this May 26, 2011 photo, Defence Minister Peter MacKay inspects a Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter at 12 Wing Shearwater in Halifax.2
and the first Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone flew in 2008.3
re-equip with the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone commencing in 2012 with the conclusion of the Maritime Helicopter Project.4
replacement, the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone, comes on line in 2008, it will be HOTEF that will conduct the trials on the new helicopter.5
the shipboard Sea King fleet, however the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone was selected instead.6
by the Sikorsky CH-148 CYCLONE based on proven BLACK HAWK technology, the Sikorsky H-92 SUPERHAWK to be renamed the CH-148 Cyclone for the Canadian Forces will assume all the roles of 7

Made by Sikorsky Aircraft.

It is the successor of the Sikorsky S-92 .

The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone, Canada’s new maritime helicopter, which has been chosen to replace the venerable Sea King.8
Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone, an as-yet-unbuilt model now plagued with delays. Costs have now reached $5.7-billion for 28 helicopters.9
a Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter at 12 Wing Shearwater in Halifax.10
Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone - Version of the H-92 for the Canadian Forces.11
A new Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter for the Canadian Navy has arrived at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shearwater in Nova Scotia to begin test trials.12
Canadian Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone's, neither in FULL service despite being so late...........13
Jet Or Prop
prop
Height Alt
4.7 m
Predecessor
Sikorsky S-92
Length Alt
20.9 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
28650.0
Power Alt
2238.0
Lists
* List of active Canadian military aircraft* List of helicopters
Max Speed Alt
11400.0
Type Of Prop
Turboshaft
More General
56 ft 2 in * Fuselage width
Max Speed Main
165
Developed From
Sikorsky S-92
Capacity
6
Status
Under development
Cruise Speed Main
137
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
12993.0
Ceiling Main
15000.0
Number Built
2
Crew
4
Armament
840.0
Cruise Speed Alt
9480.0
Area Main
2650.0
Primary user
Canadian Forces
Span Alt
17.7 m
Plane Or Copter?
copter
Engine(prop)
General Electric T700
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft
First Flight
15
Span Main
1770.3799999999999
Power Main
3000.0
Number Of Props
2
Length Main
2087.8799999999997
Area Alt
246 m²
Similar Aircraft
* Sikorsky S-61* Sikorsky S-61R* AgustaWestland EH101* NHIndustries NH90
Related
* Sikorsky S-92* Sikorsky S-70
Ceiling Alt
4
572 m
Height Main
469.9
Category
Military helicopters
Sikorsky aircraft
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