Cyclone problem: Sonar snafu a challenge for Canada’s new navy helicopters

HALIFAX — Testing of some of Canada’s new navy helicopters has hit a snag. The Canadian Forces says a sonar system used by the CH-148 Cyclones must be removed before the helicopters are allowed to land on ships. The military said in an email that the sonars risk being bumped by a landing system that tethers the helicopter to the ship. The sonar system, which is typically lowered into the […]