The Bell CH-146 Griffon is the Canadian military variant of the Bell 412EP also designated by Bell as the 412CF, 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.
Design and development
The CH-146 is the Canadian military designation for the Bell 412CF, a modified Bell 412, ordered by Canada 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.
While the CH-146 can be equipped with a total of 13 seats in the cargo area in addition to the two in the front for the aircrew, weight restrictions usually result in a normal combat load of eight equipped troops or fewer depending on armament and fuel carried. The aircraft can also be configured for up to six stretchers.
RCAF Bell CH-146 Griffon (B412) departing & landing in Drummondville (CSC3)
Here is the Canadian Armed Forces Bell CH-146 multi-role helicopter departing/ landing in Drummondville! The CH-146 is the Canadian military version of the famous Bell 412! I have been wanting to get a nice clean shot of this chopper for a while.. She looks awesome!
Drummondville is a small town North-East of Montreal.. ENJOY :D
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Airport: Drummondville airport - CSC3
Airline: Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) - Canadian Armed Forces
Aircraft: Bell CH-146 Griffon (B412)
Flight: /
Callsign: ?
Registration: 146441...
published: 03 Sep 2018
Six CH-146 Griffon departure
Six Bell CH-146 Griffon Helicopters from 427 Squadron in Petawawa Ontario, stopped in for fuel at CYXU London Ontario.
It was a huge treat to have such a large group together. Definitely a sight (and sound) that will not soon be forgotten.
Thank you to the crews for stopping by!
published: 02 Aug 2015
RCAF CH-146 Griffon Helicopter Fly-By
Two Royal Canadian Air Force Bell CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopters of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron are seen performing a low fly-by and takeoff out of CZNL airport in Nelson, British Columbia. These helicopters are the military version of the Bell 412, also known as the Bell 412CF. It was cool to see these special Griffon helicopters of CANSOFCOM (Canadian Special Operations Forces Command).
published: 07 Mar 2016
Ballade en CH-146 Griffon du 430e ETAH de la BFC Valcartier
Ballade en CH-146 Griffon avec le 430e ETAH de la BFC Valcartier dans le cadre d'Executrek 2012 organisé par le Centre de Liaison des Forces Canadiennes
published: 01 Oct 2012
Rotorfest 2006 - CH-146 Griffon Demonstration
A CH-136 Griffon from New Brunswick (the province in Canada, not the ticket town host of Rutgers University) performs a demonstration during Rotorfest 2006 at the Brandywine Airport in West Chester, PA on Sunday October 15, 2006. For more videos and information on DVDs, visit http://www.stevesairshow.com .
Here is the Canadian Armed Forces Bell CH-146 multi-role helicopter departing/ landing in Drummondville! The CH-146 is the Canadian military version of the famo...
Six Bell CH-146 Griffon Helicopters from 427 Squadron in Petawawa Ontario, stopped in for fuel at CYXU London Ontario.
It was a huge treat to have such a larg...
Six Bell CH-146 Griffon Helicopters from 427 Squadron in Petawawa Ontario, stopped in for fuel at CYXU London Ontario.
It was a huge treat to have such a large group together. Definitely a sight (and sound) that will not soon be forgotten.
Thank you to the crews for stopping by!
Six Bell CH-146 Griffon Helicopters from 427 Squadron in Petawawa Ontario, stopped in for fuel at CYXU London Ontario.
It was a huge treat to have such a large group together. Definitely a sight (and sound) that will not soon be forgotten.
Thank you to the crews for stopping by!
Two Royal Canadian Air Force Bell CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopters of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron are seen performing a low fly-by and takeoff o...
Two Royal Canadian Air Force Bell CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopters of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron are seen performing a low fly-by and takeoff out of CZNL airport in Nelson, British Columbia. These helicopters are the military version of the Bell 412, also known as the Bell 412CF. It was cool to see these special Griffon helicopters of CANSOFCOM (Canadian Special Operations Forces Command).
Two Royal Canadian Air Force Bell CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopters of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron are seen performing a low fly-by and takeoff out of CZNL airport in Nelson, British Columbia. These helicopters are the military version of the Bell 412, also known as the Bell 412CF. It was cool to see these special Griffon helicopters of CANSOFCOM (Canadian Special Operations Forces Command).
Ballade en CH-146 Griffon avec le 430e ETAH de la BFC Valcartier dans le cadre d'Executrek 2012 organisé par le Centre de Liaison des Forces Canadiennes
Ballade en CH-146 Griffon avec le 430e ETAH de la BFC Valcartier dans le cadre d'Executrek 2012 organisé par le Centre de Liaison des Forces Canadiennes
Ballade en CH-146 Griffon avec le 430e ETAH de la BFC Valcartier dans le cadre d'Executrek 2012 organisé par le Centre de Liaison des Forces Canadiennes
A CH-136 Griffon from New Brunswick (the province in Canada, not the ticket town host of Rutgers University) performs a demonstration during Rotorfest 2006 at t...
A CH-136 Griffon from New Brunswick (the province in Canada, not the ticket town host of Rutgers University) performs a demonstration during Rotorfest 2006 at the Brandywine Airport in West Chester, PA on Sunday October 15, 2006. For more videos and information on DVDs, visit http://www.stevesairshow.com .
A CH-136 Griffon from New Brunswick (the province in Canada, not the ticket town host of Rutgers University) performs a demonstration during Rotorfest 2006 at the Brandywine Airport in West Chester, PA on Sunday October 15, 2006. For more videos and information on DVDs, visit http://www.stevesairshow.com .
Six Bell CH-146 Griffon Helicopters from 427 Squadron in Petawawa Ontario, stopped in for fuel at CYXU London Ontario.
It was a huge treat to have such a large group together. Definitely a sight (and sound) that will not soon be forgotten.
Thank you to the crews for stopping by!
Two Royal Canadian Air Force Bell CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopters of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron are seen performing a low fly-by and takeoff out of CZNL airport in Nelson, British Columbia. These helicopters are the military version of the Bell 412, also known as the Bell 412CF. It was cool to see these special Griffon helicopters of CANSOFCOM (Canadian Special Operations Forces Command).
Ballade en CH-146 Griffon avec le 430e ETAH de la BFC Valcartier dans le cadre d'Executrek 2012 organisé par le Centre de Liaison des Forces Canadiennes
A CH-136 Griffon from New Brunswick (the province in Canada, not the ticket town host of Rutgers University) performs a demonstration during Rotorfest 2006 at the Brandywine Airport in West Chester, PA on Sunday October 15, 2006. For more videos and information on DVDs, visit http://www.stevesairshow.com .
The Bell CH-146 Griffon is the Canadian military variant of the Bell 412EP also designated by Bell as the 412CF, 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.
Design and development
The CH-146 is the Canadian military designation for the Bell 412CF, a modified Bell 412, ordered by Canada 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.
While the CH-146 can be equipped with a total of 13 seats in the cargo area in addition to the two in the front for the aircrew, weight restrictions usually result in a normal combat load of eight equipped troops or fewer depending on armament and fuel carried. The aircraft can also be configured for up to six stretchers.
In all, the "Our North, Strong and Free" defence policy will allocate another $73 billion over the next 20 years ... $18.4 billion for new tactical helicopters to replace the CH-146 Griffon fleet. $2.7 billion to purchase long-range missiles for the Army.
OTTAWA--Bell Textron Canada has secured a 2.28 billion Canadian dollar ($1.69 billion) contract to help extend the life of the Royal Canadian Air Force's active fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicopters.
Somehow, their CH-147F Chinook crashed into the ... In addition to the Chinook, he flew the CH-135 Twin Huey and the CH-146 Griffon, amassing more than 6,700 flying hours during his 33 years of service.
Somehow, their CH-147F Chinook crashed into the ... In addition to the Chinook, he flew the CH-135 Twin Huey and the CH-146 Griffon, amassing more than 6,700 flying hours during his 33 years of service.
Somehow, their CH-147F Chinook crashed into the ... In addition to the Chinook, he flew the CH-135 Twin Huey and the CH-146 Griffon, amassing more than 6,700 flying hours during his 33 years of service.
CH-146 Griffon helicopters flying over Kelowna Friday ... "They are from the Canadian Military, helicopters are CH-146 Griffon ... File photo of CH-146 Griffon.
U.S ... "Residents of the National Capital Region may see or hear NoradCF-18 Hornet fighter jets and CH-146 Griffon helicopters over the region as early as Wednesday and throughout the course of the visit," it said in a recent statement ... ....
Residents of the national capital region may witness the presence of NORADCF-18 Hornet fighter jets and CH-146 Griffon helicopters as soon as on Wednesday, the statement said ... ....
As the CNE welcomes back visitors in droves after two long years, the Canadian International Air Show is expecting the same response. Advertisement 2 ... There will be demonstrations from the RCAFCF-18, along with P15Mustang and the RCAF CH-146 Griffon.