Canadian Warplanes 7: Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone

(CAF Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Serial No. 148822), onboard HMCS Toronto, with the crew conducting foc’sle transfer training during Operation REASSURANCE, 20 Apr 2019.

The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is a twin-engine, multi-role shipboard helicopter developed for the Canadian Forces.  It is a military variant of the Sikorsky S-92 and is designed for shipboard operations, replacing the venerable CH-124 Sea King, which has been in operation since 1963. The Cyclone is operational with the RCAF and will conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW), surveillance, and search and rescue missions from RCN warships.  The Cyclone will also provide tactical transport for operations supporting national and international security efforts.

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter (28), (Serial Nos. 148801-148828).

(DND Combat Camera Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Serial No. 148823) over the deck as members of HMCS Ville de Quebec’s deck department receive Ship Without Air Detachment (SWOAD) training from the Helicopter Air Detachment while sailing in the Mediterranean Sea during Operation REASSURANCE on 4 Jan 2018.

(DND Combat Camera Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Serial No. 148823), HMCS Ville de Quebec.

(DND Combat Camera Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Serial No. 148823), HMCS Ville de Quebec.

(Dennis Jarvis Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Serial No. 148811), over Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1 Aug 2017.

(Gerry Metzler Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, RCAF (Serial No. 148827).

(RCAF Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, RCAF (Serial No. 148824).

(RCAF Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, RCAF (Serial No. 148824).

(RCAF Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, RCAF (Serial No. 148823).

(RCAF Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, RCAF (Serial No. 148823)

 (Mike Kaehler Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, RCAF (Serial No. 148820), Abbotsford, British Columbia.

(Mike Kaehler Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, RCAF (Serial No. 148820), Abbotsford, British Columbia.

(DND Combat Camera Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Serial No. 148823), hovers over HMCS Ville de Quebec while performing a foc’sle transfer, while sailing in the Atlantic during Operation REASSURANCE on 12 Jan 2019.

(CAF Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (Serial No. 148822), onboard HMCS Toronto, with the crew conducting foc’sle transfer training during Operation REASSURANCE, 20 Apr 2019.

(Mike Kaehler Photo)

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter, RCAF (Serial No. 148820), CFB Comox, British Columbia.

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