CH-149 Cormorant | |
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General information | |
Type | Medium SAR Utility helicopter |
Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
Status | Active service |
Primary user | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Number built | 15 |
History | |
Manufactured | 1990s–present |
Introduction date | 2000 |
First flight | 31 May 2000 |
Developed from | AgustaWestland AW101 |
The AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant is the Canadian Forces designation for the AgustaWestland AW101 (formerly EH101), a helicopter used for air-sea rescue in Canada. Developed from AgustaWestland in Italy (now merged as part of Leonardo), the CH-149 is a medium-lift helicopter for military applications.