Bell CH-146 Griffon - Specifications (CH-146)

Specifications (CH-146)

Data from Department of National Defence

General characteristics

• Crew: Three (pilot, co-pilot & flight engineer)
• Capacity: 10 troops or 6 stretchers (some sources state maximum 8 passengers)
• Length: 17.1 m (56 ft 1 in)
• Rotor diameter: 14 m (45 ft 11 in)
• Height: 4.6 m (15 ft 1 in)
• Max. takeoff weight: 5,355 kg (11,900 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3D turboshaft engine, 900 shp (671 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 260 km/h (139 knots, 160 mph)
• Cruise speed: 220 km/h (118 knots, 136 mph)
• Range: 656 km (354 nm, 405 mi)

Armament

• 7.62 mm C6 GPMG optionally mounted in one or both doors
• 7.62 mm Dillon Aero M134D "Minigun" optionally mounted in one or both doors
• GAU-21 .50 Cal, as part of Interoperable Griffon Reconnaissance, Escort Surveillance
• System (INGRESS) project.
• Removable armour to protect crew and cabin area occupants from small arms fire and fragmentation.

Avionics

• WESCAM 16TD-A Thermal Imaging System (TIS) stabilized camera system
• Crew equipped with Generation III Image Intensification (II) Night Vision
• CMC Electronics CMA-2082A Flight Management System