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CH-149 Cormorant

The Agusta Westland CH-149 Cormorant is the Canadian Forces designation for the AW101. The AW101 is a medium-lift utility helicopter used to perform a variety of roles for several civil operators and nations, including Britian, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Algeria. It was developed in response to requirements for a modern naval utility helicopter, and has since replaced the older and venerable Sikorsky Sea King in a variety of roles.


In August 2010, the Canadian Forces fleet of 14 CH-149 Cormorants passed 40,000 operational hours. The fleet had a higher flying rate than any other AW101 fleet and Cormorant 901, currently stationed at Canadian Forces Base Comox with 442 Squadron, has the highest number of airframe hours on any of the AW101s anywhere in the world.


This CH149 is painted with the livery of the Canadian Forces' aircraft 901 of 442 Squadron. The interior is also laid out as accurately as possible to the real-world version based on photos I could find. Along with the paint job, there are a few differences between the CH-149 and my previous AW101, despite the fact they're the same helicopter. First, the Cormorant has an increased fuel capacity and passenger capacity, meaning it can go further and rescue more people in need. It also has a proper searchlight mounted on its lower port side. However, it lacks the nose camera of the AW101.

If you haven't flown the Norwegian AW101, you can find it here:

https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1787482071



Features:

-winch
-rear cargo door
-movable stretcher
-9 seats in cabin
-1 pilot seat, 1 copilot seat
-touchscreen mini-map
-plenty of first aid
-altitude and position hold
-defibrillator (not for pranks)
-fancy stripes
-maple leaves



Startup:

-Main Power
-Gear/Door power
-Fuel Pumps
-Throttle up to around 30-35
-Engine Start

And then you're off! Make sure to keep the throttle under 45, unless you're increasing the load, or else you'll get that helicopter wobble we all know too well.




I thought this would be an easy paint job, but it was much, much more than that, and I loved every second of it. I'd like to give a quick shout out to all the men and women who work and fly on these gorgeous aircraft everyday. They're doing dangerous, amazing work out there.





// Enjoy, and happy searching.



-Patty