CH-149 Cormorant

The CH-149 Cormorant is a long-range helicopter dedicated to search and rescue (SAR).

It can operate in severe conditions, making it ideal for Canada’s challenging geography and climate. The Cormorant can carry up to three stretchers in the SAR configuration (12 stretchers in the casualty evacuation configuration), or a load of 5 000 kilograms. Its advanced systems provide a stable hover for critical hoisting operations. It has helped rescue mountain climbers, lost hikers, ship crews and more.