The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is a twin-engine, multi-role shipborne helicopter that Sikorsky developed for the Canadian Armed Forces as a military variant of the S-92. It is designed for shipboard operations and replaced the CH-124 Sea King, which Canada flew from 1963 to 2018. The first production aircraft flew in Florida on 15 November 2008, and the Cyclone entered operational service with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 2018. It flies anti-submarine warfare, surveillance and search and rescue missions from Royal Canadian Navy frigates and, unlike the Sea King, cannot float on water.
Facts
Engine Class Top Speed (km/h) Maximum Mass (kg) Connections
Exemplifies
Source Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Wikipedia)
Of Make
Source Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases
Manufactured By
Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.
Source Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturerQuote, Lead, manufacturer
developed by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the Canadian Armed Forces
Originated In
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.
Source Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Wikipedia)Lead, country of originQuote, Lead, country of origin
A military variant of the Sikorsky S-92
Sources
1. Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Wikipedia)
Development
The first flight of the first production CH-148, serial number 801 (FAA registration N4901C), took place in Florida on 15 November 2008.
Specifications
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric CT7-8A7 turboshaft engines
Lead
The Cyclone entered operational service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 2018
Specifications, maximum mass
Max takeoff weight: 29,300 lb (13,290 kg)
Specifications, top speed
Maximum speed: 165 kn (190 mph, 306 km/h)
Lead, manufacturer
developed by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the Canadian Armed Forces
Lead, country of origin
A military variant of the Sikorsky S-92
Lead, body style
The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is a twin-engine, multi-role shipborne helicopter developed by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the Canadian Armed Forces.
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.