The Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone is Canada's shipboard maritime helicopter, a military derivative of the S-92 built by Sikorsky for Canadian service. Canadian procurement material describes the 28-aircraft program as an anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, overland, and utility helicopter with a 13,000 kg maximum take-off weight and 287 km/h top speed.
Canada's procurement material lists the Cyclone's armament as two MK 46 torpedoes plus door- and ramp-mounted general-purpose machine guns.
| Carried item | Item type | Carriage evidence |
|---|---|---|
| MK-46 torpedo | Light anti-submarine torpedo | Canada's CH-148 procurement page lists two MK 46 torpedoes as part of the Cyclone's armament. Sources: CH-148 Cyclone procurement project |
Exact model: Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone, the Canadian maritime helicopter derived from the S-92. It is used for ASW, ASuW, SAR, and utility missions; I found no confirmed armed-conflict use.
Timeline
Canada and Sikorsky signed Contract Amendment 004, defining the blocking strategy for Cyclone helicopter delivery.
Sources: CH-148 Cyclone procurement project
Canada received the first six Block 1 CH-148 Cyclone aircraft, which formed the initial Shearwater-based fleet.
Sources: CH-148 Cyclone procurement project
The first Capability Release 2.1 modification kit was delivered to Canada, continuing the program's phased upgrade path.
Sources: CH-148 Cyclone procurement project
