Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
CH-135 Twin Huey
Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. CH-135 Twin Huey Marker
The Bell Twin Huey (RCAF designated CH-135) was built in Fort Worth, Texas. The Twin Huey was based on the [sic] enlarged version of the Bell Iroquois and incorporated two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-2 engines. In 1968, the Canadian government helped fund the development of the engines in hopes to have them used in Canadian Armed Forces aircraft, as well as marketing them to other countries. The project was successful in many ways: the new aircraft could carry more cargo or troops, it was more powerful and the second engine provided a backup in case one engine was inoperative.
The success of the Twin Huey led to an order for 50 helicopters that started service in 1973. They were used mainly for the support of army field troops and operations. Twin Hueys were retired from the Canadian Forces starting in 1996 and were struck off strength in December 1999.
CH-135 helicopters were used primarily on army bases and often took part in United Nations peacekeeping missions. The Museum's Twin Huey served with 427 Lion Squadron, a tactical helicopter squadron based in Petawawa, Ontario. It served with the
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Specifications
Tail #: 135102 Model: 212
Rotor Diameter: 14.69 m, Length: 17.37 m
Max Weight: 2722 kg
Max Speed: 204 km/h
Crew: 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer, 13 passengers
Role: utility helicopter
In service: 1971-1997
N° d'immatriculation: 135102 Model: 212
Diamètre du rotor: 14,69 m, Longueur: 17,37 m
Masse maximale: 2722 kg
Vitesse maximale 204 km/h
Équipage: 2 pilotes, 1 mécanicien de bord,
13 passagers
Rôle: utilité
En service: 1971-1997
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1999.
Location. 44° 6.893′ N, 77° 32.973′ W. Marker is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be reached from Hastings 21. Marker and aircraft are in the National Air Force Museum of Canada's Memorial Air Park. Touch for map. Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. CH-135 Twin Huey and Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: CT-133 Silver Star (a few steps from this marker); CT-134 Musketeer (a few steps from this marker); 306 (Maple Leaf) R.C.A.F.A. Wing (a few steps from this marker);
More about this marker. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. CH-135 Twin Huey. (Submitted on June 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on June 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
