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Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone

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The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is a twin-engine, multi-role shipboard helicopter developed by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for the Canadian Armed Forces. A military variant of the Sikorsky S-92, the CH-148 is designed for shipboard operations and replaced the venerable CH-124 Sea King, which was in operation from 1963 to 2018. The search for a Sea King replacement originally began in the 1980s. In 2004, Canada awarded Sikorsky Aircraft a contract for 28 CH-148s with deliveries planned to start in 2009. Deliveries were repeatedly delayed due to development problems until the delivery of six initial helicopters in June 2015

The Cyclone is operational with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as of 2018 and is to conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW), surveillance, and search and rescue missions from Royal Canadian Navy warships. The helicopter is also to provide tactical transport for operations supporting national and international security efforts. Wikipedia

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General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

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Kestrek Publications CH-148 Cyclone Kestrel Publications

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:
RCAF Owned (28) RCAF 400 Squadrons (4) Canadian Crewed (28)
last update: 2021-11-27 13:41:28

Cyclone 148801

s/n
 148801
as/n
 148801
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925001
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

First flight on 15 November 2008, registered as N4901C, at West Palm Beach, Florida. Sikorsky flight crew was John Armbrust and Rick Becker. Visited Halifax in March 2010, for handling tests aboard HMCS Montreal. Completed 42 days of trials at sea and at CFB Shearwater, flown by Sikorsky crews.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148802

s/n
 148802
as/n
 148802
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925002
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

First flight in 2008 (or 2009?), registered as N8040J. Operating on company tests in Florida in September 2013. Used for early ship board trials on HMCS Halifax in April 2015, still carrying US registration.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148803

s/n
 148803
as/n
 148803
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925003
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Arrived at 12 Wing, CFB Shearwater, on 7 June 2012. Used for maintenance training, while still belonging to Sikorsky.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148804

s/n
 148804
as/n
 148804
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925004
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Arrived at CFB Shearwater on 7 June 2012, still with US registration and owned by Sikorsky. Used for training.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148805

s/n
 148805
as/n
 148805
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925005
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Arrived at 12 Wing, CFB Shearwater, on 7 June 2012. Used for maintenance training, still belongs to Sikorsky. Still at Shearwater in January 2014, still belongs to Sikorsky.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148806

s/n
 148806
as/n
 148806
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925006
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

At CFB Shearwater on 12 May 2011, for initial Canadian Forces ground crew training with 12 Wing, but still owned by Sikorsky. Returned to Sikorsky facility in Florida on 17 May 2012, to be brought up to interim production standard. Back to CFB Shearwater on 25 September 2012, still carrying US registration.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148807

s/n
 148807
as/n
 148807
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925007
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

On display at Paris air show in summer of 2011, still owned by Sikorsky. Delivered to Shearwater on 3 August 2012. Used for maintenance training, still belongs to Sikorsky. Still at Shearwater in January 2014, while still belonging to Sikorsky.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148808

s/n
 148808
as/n
 148808
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925008
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Registration N1125M used for manufacturer's trials. Arrived at 12 Wing, CFB Shearwater, on 7 June 2012. Used for maintenance training, still belongs to Sikorsky. Still at Shearwater in January 2014, while still belonging to Sikorsky.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148809

s/n
 148809
as/n
 148809
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925009
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Registration #N4905N used prior to delivery.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148810

s/n
 148810
as/n
 148810
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925010
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Registration #N4905N used prior to delivery.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148811

s/n
 148811
as/n
 148811
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925011
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Marked with 100th Anniversary logos for celebrations at Shearwater in 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148812

s/n
 148812
as/n
 148812
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925012
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Marked with 100th Anniversary logos for celebrations at Shearwater in 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148813

s/n
 148813
as/n
 148813
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925013
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Marked with 100th Anniversary logos for celebrations at Shearwater in 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148814

s/n
 148814
as/n
 148814
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925014
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Marked with 100th Anniversary logos for celebrations at Shearwater in 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148815

s/n
 148815
as/n
 148815
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925015
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Marked with 100th Anniversary logos for celebrations at Shearwater in 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148816

s/n
 148816
as/n
 148816
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925016
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Marked with 100th Anniversary logos for celebrations at Shearwater in 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148817

s/n
 148817
as/n
 148817
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925017
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Marked with 100th Anniversary logos for celebrations at Shearwater in 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148818

s/n
 148818
as/n
 148818
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925018
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Accepted at CFB Shearwater, where the aircraft had been used for training for several months. One of the first 6 Cyclones taken on strength. Marked with 100th Anniversary logos for celebrations at Shearwater in 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22
   2015-June-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20

Cyclone 148819

s/n
 148819
as/n
 148819
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925019
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Delivered April 2019.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148820

s/n
 148820
as/n
 148820
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925020
 

Known Squadron Assignments: ;443

First operational flight on 22 June 2015, from CFB Shearwater. Assigned to No. 443 Sqn in Pat Bay, BC in Oct 2018.
last update: 2024-September-22
   2015-June-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20

Cyclone 148821

s/n
 148821
as/n
 148821
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925021
 

Known Squadron Assignments: ;423

In January 2020, this a/c and its accompanying Helicopter Air Detachment (HELAIRDET), based out of 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, embarked on HMCS Fredericton on Operation Reassurance, departing Halifax for six months to join NATO allies. On 29 Apr 2020, the helicopter was returning to the ship when it crashed into the Ionian Sea with no survivors. The crew consisted of Capt. B.I. MacDonald (pilot), Capt K. Hagen (pilot), Capt M. Miron-Morin (ACSO) and MCpl M. Cousins (AESOP). Two of the ship's crew were also onboard: SLt M. Pike and SLt A. Cowbrough.
last update: 2024-September-22
   2020-April-29 Accident Category A 2021-12-16

Cyclone 148822

s/n
 148822
as/n
 148822
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925022
 

Known Squadron Assignments:

Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone (S-92) helicopter (call sign Stalker 22), operating by 12 Wing, from HMCS Fredericton (FH337), a Halifax-class frigate, crashed into the Ionian Sea with the loss of 6 lives.
The aircraft impacted the sea near HMCS Fredericton on the return to the vessel from a routine maritime surveillance mission where it was due to conduct hoist training. On board were 4 aircrew and two passengers.
CV/FDR recorder data recovered and to be analysed at the National Research Council in Ottawa.
One body was found and five occupants are missing presumed dead.
CH-148 fleet is subject to an 'operational pause'. (Source Aviation Safety Network)
last update: 2024-September-22
   2020-April-29 Accident Category A 2021-12-16

Cyclone 148823

s/n
 148823
as/n
 148823
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925023
 

Known Squadron Assignments: ;423

On July 18, 2018, this a/c and its accompanying Helicopter Air Detachment (HELAIRDET), based out of 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, embarked on HMCS Ville de Québec on Operation Reassurance, departing Halifax for six months to join NATO allies in Central and Eastern Europe for the type's first operational deployment.
last update: 2024-September-22

Cyclone 148824

s/n
 148824
as/n
 148824
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925024
 

Known Squadron Assignments: ;423;443

With No. 423 (MH) Squadron when it became the first Cyclone operated by RCAF crew off a ship, on HMCS Halifax on 27 January 2016. Assigned to No. 443 Sqn in Pat Bay, BC in Oct 2018. On February 18, 2019, CH-148824, while deployed on Operation PROJECTION, experienced a hard landing on board Naval Replenishment Unit (NRU) ASTERIX west of Kauai, Hawaii. Cat B" or "C" damage was sustained. The a/c was repaired by a MRP with the replacement of the aft tail section
last update: 2024-September-22
   2019-February-18 Accident Category C 2021-12-16

Cyclone 148825

s/n
 148825
as/n
 148825
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925025
 

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Cyclone 148826

s/n
 148826
as/n
 148826
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925026
 

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Cyclone 148827

s/n
 148827
as/n
 148827
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925027
 

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Cyclone 148828

s/n
 148828
as/n
 148828
m/d
 S‑92
c/n
 925028
 

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

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