This CH-135 was manufactured by Bell Aircraft Corporation, at Forth Worth, Texas in 1971, and was taken on strength by the Canadian Armed Forces that same year. It was stored in Trenton, Ontario after it was retired from service, and was donated to the Museum in 1998.
Bell CH-135
Twin Huey
The CH-135 was an American design developed to Canadian specifications, and it utilized Canadian-built turbine engines. The twin-engine installation is coupled to a combining gearbox and single output shaft that drives a semi-rigid rotor, giving the helicopter increased reliability and safety.