AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant
| CH-149 Cormorant | |
|---|---|
| A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant flying near Canadian Forces Base Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| General information | |
| Type | Medium SAR utility helicopter |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| Status | Active service |
| Primary user | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Number built | 15 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1990s–present |
| Introduction date | 2000 |
| First flight | 31 May 2000 |
| Developed from | AgustaWestland AW101 |
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The AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant is the air-sea rescue variant of the AgustaWestland AW101 (formerly EH101) helicopter for the Canadian Armed Forces. Developed by AgustaWestland in Italy (now merged as part of Leonardo), the CH-149 is a medium-lift helicopter for military applications.