Canadian Aircraft 1990-1999 - Canadian Airliners 1990-1999, Canadian Business Aircraft 1990-1999, Canadian Military Transport Aircraft 1990-1999 (Paperback)

Chapters: Canadian Airliners 1990-1999, Canadian Business Aircraft 1990-1999, Canadian Military Transport Aircraft 1990-1999, Canadian Military Utility Aircraft 1990-1999, Canadian Special-Purpose Aircraft 1990-1999, Canadian Sport Aircraft 1990-1999, Ch-146 Griffon, Bombardier Crj700, Bombardier Global Express, Bombardier 415, Bombardier Crj200, Aces High Cuby, Learjet 45, Cc-150 Polaris, Bombardier Challenger 850. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 52. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Bell CH-146 Griffon is the Canadian military variant of the Bell 412EP, a multi-use utility helicopter. The CH-146 is used in a wide variety of roles, including aerial firepower, reconnaissance, search and rescue and aero-mobility tasks. Based on the Bell 412EP, the Griffon is designated 412CF. Canada ordered 100 of the model in 1992. The CH-146 was built at Mirabel, Quebec, at the Bell Canadian plant. They were delivered between 1995 and 1997 in one of two configurations, the Combat Support Squadron (CSS) version for search and rescue missions, and the Utility Tactical Transport Helicopter (UTTH), which carries a crew of three and an eight-man section. The Griffon can be equipped with various specialized bolt-on mission kits, which can enhance the performance of the Griffon, from increasing range, improving protection against enemy fire, etc. U.S. Army National Guard paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group and 116th Air Support Operations Squadron board a CH-146 Griffon. CH-146 Griffon in SAR markings The first CH-146 Griffon arrives at 417 Squadron, CFB Cold Lake. It is parked on the flight line with the CH-118s it was to replace.While the CH-146 can be equipped with a total of 13 seats, accommodating three crew and ten passengers, weight restrictions usually result in a norma...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=51220