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dapaterson said:I understand they no longer recce the underside of the Confederation bridge...
No but they buzz us at Swan Lake....
dapaterson said:I understand they no longer recce the underside of the Confederation bridge...
dapaterson said:I understand they no longer recce the underside of the Confederation bridge...
Eye In The Sky said:Too bad really. The navigation span is absolutely high enough for this type of flying. ;D
YZT580 said:Be happy theyallowdon't know we have helicopters like the Griffon.
You have a point there.YZT580 said:The Griffon is the escort. And yes, it would be nice to have proper rotor wing attack aircraft. Now just consider that phrase 'attack aircraft'. Can you imagine our current government actually agreeing to purchase a machine that is exclusively designed for killing? Not a chance. Be happy they allow the Griffon.
YZT580 said:The Griffon is the escort. And yes, it would be nice to have proper rotor wing attack aircraft. Now just consider that phrase 'attack aircraft'. Can you imagine our current government actually agreeing to purchase a machine that is exclusively designed for killing? Not a chance. Be happy they allow the Griffon.
Humphrey Bogart said:That's why instead of calling it an "attack helicopter" you call it an "armed reconnaissance helicopter"
Like the Tiger ARH:
Dimsum said:You mean the (paraphrased from folks familiar with that airframe) "useless piece of crap"? :nod:
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/defence-chooses-to-repair-rather-than-replace-grounded-helicopters/news-story/3e34e5f7d0a641b78db0806d69c01319
Underway said:If a replacement utility helicopter was purchased, what's a good type to replace it with? I'm looking at a direct replacement for the utility role.
The Sikorsky Black Hawk would be nice. Can almost hold double the weight the Griffon can.Underway said:If a replacement utility helicopter was purchased, what's a good type to replace it with? I'm looking at a direct replacement for the utility role.
The Griffon Limited Life-Extension (GLLE) project
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January 26 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
As outlined in Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is making investments to re-capitalize and extend the life of equipment to ensure our women and men of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) have the equipment they need to fulfill the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) core missions.
In support of this, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism Andy Fillmore, on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, announced today that Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited will be undertaking design work to extend the life of Canada’s fleet of 85 CH-146 Griffon helicopters to at least 2031.
The first phase of this life extension is the definition phase, during which Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited – the original equipment manufacturer – will develop design changes to upgrade the helicopter’s avionics systems, engines, and cockpit displays, and integrate sensor systems.
This definition work, valued at up to $90 million (including taxes), will be performed under the existing support contract for the CH-146, which was awarded to Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited in 2011. The overall scope of the Griffon Limited Life Extension project is estimated to be valued at approximately $800 million (taxes included).
The Griffon, Canada’s multi-purpose utility helicopter, is essential to CAF operations both at home and abroad. The helicopter fills a number of functions, including tactical troop transport, reconnaissance, escort and surveillance, casualty evacuation, disaster relief, special operations aviation support, and search and rescue.
Upgrading the CH-146 will ensure that it continues to make important contributions to the success of the full range of the CAF’s missions and operations.