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 Industry Canada, DND feud over how to spend $3 billion A $3-billion Canadian Forces aircraft project has sparked a battle between federal departments over growing concerns that recent military procurements have not created enough domestic jobs.Commentsview comments in forum Page 1 You need to be a member of CKA and be logged into the site, to comment on news. |
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No Canadian aerospace company produces a product comparable to either the C-17 or C-130.
That is not the fault of the federal government.
However I see no reason why Viking Air's new built Buffalo's should not be considered for FWSAR.
Bombardier doesn't produce any a/c with a rear loading ramp, a FWSAR requirement. They don't have a chance.
Airbus can take its C-295 and "take off". We shouldn't forget what they did to PWC.
Speed and altitude can be improved on the Buffalo, but commonality with Hercs would still be next to none, I dunno about range changes.
Only thing really going for it performance wise is low speed capability and STOL, which while very valueable assets once on station, aren't usefull until you get on station. Considering the vast distances, getting from Comox to the artic circle could take 12 hours in a Buffalo, including one or more pitstops to refuel.