Bell CH-135 Twin Huey

The CH-135 Twin Huey is a twin engine, single-rotor (two-bladed) helicopter designed to transport troops into combat operations. It can accomodate 12 troops with weapons only, 10 with packs in summer or 8 with packs in winter; or, 6 casualty evacuation litters. It can also be used for VIP transport or, equipped with a rescue hoist, for search and rescue operations. It will ultimately be replaced by the CH-146 Griffon (Bell 412HP).

Characteristics

Length:			17.48 m
Height:			4.38 m
Rotor Diameter:		14.6 m
Weight:			2,902 kg
Power:			Two 1,800 shaft horsepower Pratt & Whitney (Canada) PT-6T turboshaft engines (United Aircraft Canada PT-6-T400)
Speed:			120 knots (222 km/h)
Ceiling:		3,000 m (oxygen required)
Range:			250 NM (463 km)
Payload:		1,360 kg
Passenger Capacity:	12
Year(s) procured:	1971-72
Quantity in CF:		43
Location(s):		Goose Bay, Labrador
			Petawawa, Ontario
			Gagetown, New Brunswick
			Edmonton, Alberta
			Ottawa, Ontario