Colin Parkinson
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RaceAddict said:Longer than the older Hercs, not longer than our C-130J-30s.
Much less useful in terms of diameter though.
I don't buy their personal which must be midgets
RaceAddict said:Longer than the older Hercs, not longer than our C-130J-30s.
Much less useful in terms of diameter though.
Colin P said:I don't buy their personal which must be midgets
Mountie said:Anyone know what designation and name the C-295 will have once in service? I'm guessing CC-295 is too simple.
MilEME09 said:The C-295W has a fair bit of cargo capacity as well, not C-130J good, but enough to fill that light tactical transport role
Colin P said:I don't buy their personal which must be midgets
Eye In The Sky said:It's a SAR platform right?
MilEME09 said:For us it is, we are the only ones using it as such, everyone else seems to use it in the light transport role, as I don't see anyone operating the AWAC's, maritime patrol, or the gunship model.....though I wonder how great it would be to have AC-295 in the RCAF >
Eye In The Sky said:IMO these are small aircraft and not much room on the inside.
Retired AF Guy said:Here is another photo showing Peruvian paratroopers in the back of a C-295.
Eagle Eye View said:When I stepped onboard the Mexican Air Force 295W, I was surprised how tight it is. I'm 6'1 tall and felt I had to bend over my head so I don't hit the ceiling. From my exposure with this A/C, it will be a tight space for the SAR Techs to don their gear (and they have a lot of it).
I've witnessed at least 3 iterations of groups showing up to Sqns to measure gear, SARTechs, cabins, you name it. I'm pretty sure fuselage size was one of the requirements, though I have no idea what the minimum size was.Dimsum said:I wonder if the folks that give the final nod to this have seen both competitors kitted out in a SAR role with our equipment.
Yes, this is a rhetorical question.
Eland2 said:Help me out here. What does the C-295 have that the Buffalo doesn't, apart from the fact that it's made by Airbus?
kev994 said:I've witnessed at least 3 iterations of groups showing up to Sqns to measure gear, SARTechs, cabins, you name it. I'm pretty sure fuselage size was one of the requirements, though I have no idea what the minimum size was.
The HC-144 Ocean Sentry and the C-27J make up the Coast Guard’s medium range surveillance aircraft fleet. These aircraft are instrumental in providing the capability necessary for the Coast Guard to fulfill its maritime patrol, drug and migrant interdiction, disaster response, and search and rescue missions more effectively.
Why this program?
The program was established in fiscal year 2002 to expand the Coast Guard’s patrol hour capacity and replace the aging aircraft fleet. The Coast Guard needed greater endurance to remain on-scene longer and track targets for longer periods of time. Improved sensor capability and increased passenger capacity also were identified as necessary for better mission effectiveness.