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CH 124 Sea King
Canadian naval vessels can embark two twin-engine CH 124 Sea King gas turbine medium range helicopters. These aircraft have been extensively modified to carry out their role in anti-submarine warfare, operating as an integral extension of the ship's weaponry. The Sea King is also used to identify vessels and build awareness of the maritime environment. Air operations in rough seas are possible with the aid of the Canadian designed "Beartrap" or Helicopter Hauldown Rapid Securing Device.
Specifications
Length: 16.67 m
Rotor Span: 18.9 m
Height: 5.8 m
Empty Weight: 6591 kg
Maximum Gross Weight: 9318 kg
Power: Two 1500 SHP General Electric T-58-GE-8F/-100 turboshafts
Maximum Speed: 222 km/h
Cruising Speed: 167 km/h
Range: 740 km
Aircraft Description
Although one of the oldest aircraft in Canada's Air Force, the Sea King is also one of its busiest. It has seen service in a variety of international and domestic roles in recent years including the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Yugoslavia, East Timor, Manitoba floods, Swiss Air disaster and the boarding of GTS Katie.
Equipment
- Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR)
- Passive/Active Sonar, Surface Search Radar
Weapons System
- Mk 46 Mod V homing torpedoes
- self-defence machine gun
Crew
- 2 pilots
- 1 navigator
- 1 airborne electronic sensor operator
Year(s) procured: 1963 to 1969
Quantity in CF: 27
Location(s): 12 Wing Shearwater, NS, and Patricia Bay, BC
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Area Air Defence Destroyer
The West Coast HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283) and East Coast HMCS Iroquois (DDG 280) were built in the early 1970s, and are area air defence destroyer. Their advanced communications capability and extra accommodations make them the ideal command and control platform. In the early 1990s it was extensively converted and refitted with sophisticated antiair weapons systems, an improved propulsion plant, and advanced weapons and communications systems.
Specifications
Displacement: 5,146 tonnes
Length: 130 metres
Beam: 15.2 metres
Draught: 7.6 metres
Speed: 27 knots
Complement
295 officers and crew, plus Sea King air personnel
Armament
- 76mm Oto Melara Super-Rapid Gun
- Vulcan Phalanx 20mm Close in Weapons System (CIWS)
- Twenty-nine Vertical Launch Standard Missiles
- Two triple torpedo tubes to launch MK46 Torpedoes
- Six .50-calibre Machine Guns
Aircraft
Capable of carrying two CH-124 Sea King Helicopters
Machinery
Two Pratt & Whitney gas turbine engines capable of producing 25,000 shaft horsepower
Two Allison 570KF cruise diesel engines each capable of producing 6,440 shaft horsepower
HMCS Algonquin's Motto: 'With sure stroke'
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Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels
Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) provide the Canadian Navy with the capability to perform its maritime coastal surveillance missions with specific packages for route survey, ocean bottom inspection and mine counter-measures. MCDVs are manned primarily by the Naval Reserve, except for two Regular Force positions.
Specifications
Displacement: 980 tonnes
Length: 55.31 metres
Beam: 11.30 metres
Draught: 3.4 metres
Speed: 15 knots
Range: 5,000 nautical miles
Complement
31 officers and crew
Armament
- One 40mm Rapid Fire Gun Bofors
- Two .50-calibre Heavy Machine Guns
Machinery
Four diesel electric engines with two DC (direct current) electric motors each drive two shafts with steerable thrusters with five bladed propellers.
Sail Training Vessel
HMCS Oriole (480), a sail training yacht, was constructed in 1921. The vessel was taken over by the Royal Canadian Navy in 1949, and is used for naval officer training and community relations. First and foremost, HMCS Oriole is charged with the mission of providing sail training to junior officers and non-commissioned officers as part of their introduction to life at sea. Often, Oriole is the first time at sea or even in a ship for these people. Oriole is also tasked to provide a platform for Adventure Training for all three services.
HMCS Oriole is the oldest vessel and the longest serving commissioned ship in the Canadian Navy, dating back to1921. Oriole remains much the same as the original, with no winches for sail handling; all halyards and running back stays are rigged luff upon luff to give sufficient mechanical advantage to sail her.
Specifications
Displacement: 92 tonnes
Length Overall: 31.1 metres
Length on Deck: 27.7 metres
Waterline Length: 19.2 metres
Beam: 5.8 metres
Draught: 3 metres
Complement
- 1 senior officer
- 2 senior NCOs
- 2 junior NCOs
- 16 supernumary junior officers & non-commissioned members
Sails
- Mainmast Height: 28.7 metres
- Mizzenmast Height: 21.3 metres
- Freeboard Forward: 2 metres
- Freeboard Aft: 1.5 metres
- Total sail area: 1,444 sq metres
- Working sails: 564 sq metres
- Spinnaker: 644 sq metres
- Sails - Spectra Mylar weight between 1/4 and 8 oz
- Running Rigging - Braided nylon between 1/4 & 3" in circumference
- Standing Rigging - Stainless steel wire rope between 1/4 & 2" in circumference
Machinery
- Auxiliary - 261 HP Detroit Diesel
- Electrical Generator - 8.0 KW Yanmar Diesel
Victoria-Class Submarines
Specifications
Displacement: 2,400 tonnes
Length: 70.26 metres
Beam: 7.6 metres
Draught: 5.5 metres
Speed: 12 knots (surfaced), 20 knots (submerged)
Diving Depth: 200 metres
Complement: 48 officers and crew
Armament: MK48 Heavyweight Torpedoes
Machinery: Diesel-electric, consisting of 2 Paxman Valenta 16-cylinder diesels driving 2 G.E.C. Alsthom 2,500-kw generators, which in turn supply the main battery. The boat is propelled through the water by a single 5,400 single horse power electric motor turning a single propeller.
HMCS Victoria (SSK 876) was commissioned on Dec. 2, 2000. Victoria was the first of four Victoria Class submarines acquired by the Canadian Navy from the United Kingdom.
The other three are
- 1. HMCS Windsor (877)
- 2. HMCS Corner Brook (SSK 878)
- 3. HMCS Chicotimi (SSK 879)
These submarines have an operational range of 8,000 miles, are capable of diving to 200 metres, and can operate submerged for 90 hours.
Patrol Frigate
Halifax Class patrol frigates are one of the most advanced warships in the world, designed primarily as a general-purpose frigate, carrying extensive anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air defenses systems. In peacetime, the ships are capable of employing state-of-the-art technology to carry out a variety of missions, assigned according to its state of readiness, High or Normal, by Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific/Atlantic. Such missions may include deployments, task group exercises, search and rescue, or fisheries and sovereignty patrols.
Specifications
Displacement: 5,000 tonnes
Length: 134.1 metres
Beam: 16.4 metres
Draught: 4.9 metres
Speed: 30+ knots
Complement: 225 officers and crew, plus Sea King air personnel
Armament
- MK2 Bofors dual purpose 57mm
- PHALANX 20mm Close in Weapons System (CIWS)
- Six .50-calibre Machine Guns
- Sixteen Sea Sparrow Vertical Launch (surface-to-air)
- Eight Harpoon (surface-to-surface)
- MK46 MOD 5 torpedoes via MK32 torpedo tubes or Sea King Helicopter
Countermeasures
- Four 6-Barrel Chaff/Infra Red Launchers
- Towed Acoustic Decoy
Aircraft
- Capable of carrying one CH-124 Sea King Helicopters
Machinery
- Main Engines: Two General Electric Gas Turbines
- Cruise Engine: one Pielstick Diesel Cruise Engine
Patrol Craft Training
The Orca Class vessel's primary role is to support navigation and seamanship training, and fulfill the training requirements of the Naval Officer Training Centre, Canadian Forces Fleet School Esquimalt, the Pacific Region Cadets, and Naval Reserve Divisions from across Canada.
Specifications
Dimensions: 33.0 m long x 8.34 m beam x 2.0 m draught
Displacement: 210 tonnes ( full load )
Powerplant: 2 x Caterpillar 3516B diesels 1,860kW ( 2,500 hp ) 2 x shafts driving twin propellers (120cm diameter)
Complement: 4 crew plus 16 trainees (+ 4 spare berths)
Max. Speed: 18 knots ( km/h), 15 knots ( km/h) cruising speed
Armament: Optional 12.7mm (.50-cal.) M2HB machinegun(s)
The eight Orca Class ships are:
1. Orca (PCT 55)
2. Raven (PCT 56)
3. Caribou (PCT57)
4. Renard (PCT 58)
5. Wolf (PCT 59)
6. Grizzly (PCT 60)
7. Cougar (PCT 61)
8. Moose (PCT 62)
Auxiliary Oil Replenishment
Supply ships substantially increase the warfare capability of Canada's Maritime Forces by enabling warships to remain at sea for longer periods without returning to port for fuel, supplies and maintenance. HMCS Protecteur (509) is the Canadian Navy's supply ship stationed on the Pacific Coast; HMCS Preserver is stationed on the East Coast. Their role is to provide Canadian and Allied warships with fuel, food and supplies. Mobility and time on station are essential factors in the conduct of effective operations at sea.
Specifications
Displacement: 9,259 tonnes - light; 25,676 tonnes - heavy departure
Length: 171.9 metres
Beam: 23.2 metres
Draught: 10.1 metres
Speed: 20 knots
Complement: 260 (28 officers) plus up to 45 air personnel (up to 3 helicopters)
Armament
- Two 20mm Close In Weapon Systems (CIWS)
- Six .50-calibre Machine Guns
Machinery
- Two Babcock & Wilcox boilers
- Single shaft
- Bow thruster
Countermeasures
- Six SRBOC launchers
- Towed Acoustic Decoy
Cargo Capacity
- 14,590 tonnes fuel
- 400 tonnes aviation fuel
- 1,048 tonnes dry cargo
- 1,250 tonnes ammunition
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