Buy AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant New-Ray Die-cast Helicopter Model 1:72 Scale. 24 cms to 26 cms in Length. Great Aviation Collectible for a Aviation Enthusiast interested in collecting Diecast Helicopter Models.
About AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant Helicopter Model
The AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant is the Canadian Forces designation for the AgustaWestland AW101, a helicopter used for air-sea rescue in Canada. Developed as a joint venture between Westland Aircraft in the UK and Agusta in Italy (now merged as AgustaWestland), the CH-149 is a medium-lift helicopter for military applications.
The first operational CH-149 flight occurred in 2002 when a Cormorant of 442 Squadron performed a medical evacuation from a merchant ship 200 km offshore in Hecate Strait. An even more dramatic demonstration of Cormorant capabilities occurred in late 2002 when a 103 Squadron CH-149 successfully flew a 1,200 km round-trip rescue mission to a container ship off Newfoundland. Two refueling stops at the Hibernia oil platform were required.