RUMINT of Canada wanting more C-17's

[Furniture]

If C-130 sized aircraft are still relevant, but we want more speed, does the C-390 make sense, particularly alongside the C-17?

It's a faster aircraft than the C-130, with similar carrying capacity, and crucially, it isn't American... It might soften the blow of buying more C-17s if that option becomes a reality.

 

[KevinB]

If C-130 sized aircraft are still relevant, but we want more speed, does the C-390 make sense, particularly alongside the C-17?

It's a faster aircraft than the C-130, with similar carrying capacity, and crucially, it isn't American... It might soften the blow of buying more C-17s if that option becomes a reality.

I’m not sure the C-390 can fill a lot of roles the C-130 excels at.
Rough field capability and STOL.

 

[Oldgateboatdriver]

You really want Canada to get a product from the main competitor of Bombardier, that used (allegedly) illegal subsidies to undercut our aviation industry?

 

[SeaKingTacco]

You really want Canada to get a product from the main competitor of Bombardier, that used (allegedly) illegal subsidies to undercut our aviation industry?

Got a better idea than C-17 for the C-17 role?

 

[Furniture]

You really want Canada to get a product from the main competitor of Bombardier, that used (allegedly) illegal subsidies to undercut our aviation industry?

Are we talking about Boeing or Embraer?