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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
CH-148 Cyclone
Category
Country
Production
2004–
Quantity
28
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · POST-COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight2008
- Service Entry Year2018
- Crew4
- Passengers22
- Primary RoleMaritime helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypeGeneral Electric CT7-8A7
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)2,237 kW
- Transmission Rating3,000 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter17.7 m
- Main Rotor Blades4
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed305.554 km/h
- Cruise Speed254 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,572 m
- Range900 km
- Rate of Climb9.1 m/s
- Endurance240
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length17.069 m
- Height4.572 m
- Rotor Disc Area245.6
- Empty Weight7,076.16 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight13,290.48 kg
- Useful Load6,214 kg
- Cabin Volume11.2
◆Armament & Mission8MOD.8
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload3,600 kg
- GunDoor-mounted general-purpose machine gun
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Sling Load Capacity3,600 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Built28
- Variants1
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2004
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2004Production started
22
years in service
28
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
CH-148 CycloneSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 28 | $1.80 Mr | $3.07 Mr |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
68UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS16POST-COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS797UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS194PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE12terms
Autopilot/AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System) is an avionics suite that automatically controls a helicopter’s attitude, navigation and flight path, providing stability augmentation and reducing pilot workload.
Chaff/Flare: Countermeasures deployed by attack helicopters to disrupt radar- or heat-seeking missiles by creating false targets or decoys.
Armored protective panels installed in the cockpit area of an attack helicopter to shield the crew from small arms fire and shrapnel.
Seats designed to absorb crash forces, reducing injury to occupants.
Combined forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and electro-optical (EO) sensor turret for target acquisition and tracking, typically mounted on aircraft or ground vehicles.
A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit featuring electronic instrument displays, typically LCD or CRT screens, replacing traditional analog gauges.
A helmet-mounted system that projects flight, targeting, and sensor data directly into a pilot's field of view.
A sight mounted on a helicopter's mast for targeting.
Electronic receiver system that detects and identifies radar signals, alerting aircraft to potential threats for defensive countermeasures.
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
Fuel tanks equipped with a material that automatically seals punctures from small arms fire or shrapnel to prevent leakage and reduce fire risk.
A radar system used to detect and track precipitation, storm intensity, and wind patterns to assist in flight operations and mission planning.
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