Italeri 0084 CH-146 Griffon/Bell 412

The Bell CH-146 Griffon is a modern US / Canadian medium multi-role helicopter. A prototype flight took place in 1992, and the machine entered the line in 1995. About 100 helicopters of this type were built under production. The drive is provided by a single Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6T-3D engine with a power of up to 1250 HP. The length of the helicopter is 17.1 m, with a main rotor diameter of 14 meters. The maximum take-off weight is around 5,350 kilograms.

The CH-146 Griffon helicopter is in fact a development of the Bell 412, which is produced in Canada for the Canadian armed forces and is adapted to combat conditions. In the course of production, which lasted until 1997, the machine was delivered in two variants: CSS (version intended for search and rescue tasks) and UTTH (classic basic version, capable of carrying 8 soldiers with full equipment). Considering the decent performance of the helicopter, as well as its flight characteristics, it can also successfully perform reconnaissance tasks. The machine can also be carried on board CC-130 Hercules or CC-177 Globemaster III planes. Canada's armed forces, in early 2019, implemented a program to allow CH-146 Griffon machines to stay in the line until 2031.