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CH-148 Cyclone

2006-08-03T14:25:40Z

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After a thorough pre-qualification and bid evaluation process, the Government of Canada has selected the H92 proposed by Sikorsky as the winner of the Maritime Helicopter Project.

“ The Government of Canada firmly believes that the Sikorsky H92 helicopter represents the right helicopter for the Canadian Forces at the best price for Canadians,” said the honourable Bill Graham, Minister of National Defence. “The Sikorsky H92 provides a world-class robust, multi-role helicopter that will serve our defence needs for years to come.”

“ With this completion of the evaluation of proposals and the selection of the winning supplier, the Maritime Helicopter Project has marked an important milestone,” said the Honourable Scott Brison, Minister of Public Works and Government Services. “The Government has conducted a fair, open and comprehensive procurement process, and now looks forward to the next stage of the procurement process, the establishment of formal contracts with the supplier.”
CH-148 Cyclone

" More than simply providing the right helicopter, the Sikorsky bid is a true win for Canadian high technology industries, particularly the aerospace and defence companies who will partner in the delivery and long term service of these helicopters," said the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Industry. "This project will deliver sustained industrial activity in regions across Canada, in our small businesses and in our Aboriginal businesses, and will showcase our talented work force and innovative companies long after the delivery of the last helicopter."

“ The selection of the Sikorsky H92 helicopter heralds an exciting new era for the men and women who operate our maritime helicopters,” said General Ray Henault, Chief of the Defence Staff. “The addition of a cutting-edge maritime helicopter will greatly enhance the ability of the Navy and Air Force to conduct domestic maritime security operations and support international missions.”

Sikorsky will be awarded two separate, but interrelated contracts. The first contract will cover the acquisition of 28 fully integrated, certified and qualified helicopters with their mission systems installed, and will also include modifications to the 12 Halifax Class ships. The second contract will be for a 20-year in-service support contract that includes a training building, and a simulation and training suite. The contract should be finalized and signed this fall.

Delivery of the first helicopter is required to be no later than 48 months from contract award with the remaining helicopters to be delivered at a rate of one per month thereafter. The contract has a series of bonuses for early delivery but also imposes penalties for late delivery, making it very much in the company’s interest to deliver the helicopters as soon as possible.

Source:

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-148/intro_e.asp Canada's Airforce]

CH-148 Cyclone

2006-08-03T14:24:21Z

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After a thorough pre-qualification and bid evaluation process, the Government of Canada has selected the H92 proposed by Sikorsky as the winner of the Maritime Helicopter Project.

“ The Government of Canada firmly believes that the Sikorsky H92 helicopter represents the right helicopter for the Canadian Forces at the best price for Canadians,” said the honourable Bill Graham, Minister of National Defence. “The Sikorsky H92 provides a world-class robust, multi-role helicopter that will serve our defence needs for years to come.”

“ With this completion of the evaluation of proposals and the selection of the winning supplier, the Maritime Helicopter Project has marked an important milestone,” said the Honourable Scott Brison, Minister of Public Works and Government Services. “The Government has conducted a fair, open and comprehensive procurement process, and now looks forward to the next stage of the procurement process, the establishment of formal contracts with the supplier.”
CH-148 Cyclone

" More than simply providing the right helicopter, the Sikorsky bid is a true win for Canadian high technology industries, particularly the aerospace and defence companies who will partner in the delivery and long term service of these helicopters," said the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Industry. "This project will deliver sustained industrial activity in regions across Canada, in our small businesses and in our Aboriginal businesses, and will showcase our talented work force and innovative companies long after the delivery of the last helicopter."

“ The selection of the Sikorsky H92 helicopter heralds an exciting new era for the men and women who operate our maritime helicopters,” said General Ray Henault, Chief of the Defence Staff. “The addition of a cutting-edge maritime helicopter will greatly enhance the ability of the Navy and Air Force to conduct domestic maritime security operations and support international missions.”

Sikorsky will be awarded two separate, but interrelated contracts. The first contract will cover the acquisition of 28 fully integrated, certified and qualified helicopters with their mission systems installed, and will also include modifications to the 12 Halifax Class ships. The second contract will be for a 20-year in-service support contract that includes a training building, and a simulation and training suite. The contract should be finalized and signed this fall.

Delivery of the first helicopter is required to be no later than 48 months from contract award with the remaining helicopters to be delivered at a rate of one per month thereafter. The contract has a series of bonuses for early delivery but also imposes penalties for late delivery, making it very much in the company’s interest to deliver the helicopters as soon as possible.

[[Image:Cyclone.jpg|300px]]

Source:

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-148/intro_e.asp Canada's Airforce]

File:Cyclone.jpg

2006-08-03T14:14:55Z

HTFUAlberta: CH-148 Cyclone http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-148/intro_e.asp

CH-148 Cyclone

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-148/intro_e.asp

CC-144 Challenger

2006-08-03T14:12:30Z

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Leopard MBT

2006-07-31T23:32:43Z

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The C2 is an updated Leopard 1A5, which was developed in Germany in the 1980s. This tank deploys with a crew of four, including a commander, a driver, a gunner and a radio operator/loader. The 105-mm L7A3 gun is capable of engaging targets day and night, while on the move under adverse weather conditions, through the use of a fully stabilized fire control system with an integrated thermal imaging system and laser range-finder. The Leopard C2 Tank is also fitted with a gunner’s secondary fire control system and a commander’s fire control system. It has two 7.62-mm C6 machine guns. One is mounted inside the turret and another can be mounted externally on either the commander's or the loader's station.

Spall liners have been added to the refurbished Leopard 1A5 turrets to increase crew protection — slightly reduced interior room being considered an acceptable trade-off. Protection was further improved by the application of add-on MEXAS composite armour panels. But, the Leopard C2’s EMES18 fire-control system with its thermal night sights made the biggest tactical difference. [http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-vehleo2.htm]

Leopard C2 TankThe Leopard C2 is also fitted with two banks of four smoke grenade launchers on the turret. The tank may be “sealed-off” against nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) threats. It is a minimum-maintenance armoured fighting vehicle and complete replacement of the engine and transmission is possible in 30 minutes under field conditions. When properly fitted with a conning tower, it is capable of deep-fording or submerged fording where riverbanks are prepared for exit and entry.

The Leopard C2 was designed so it can be fitted with add-on armour and all of the new battlefield sensing and communication systems the Army plans to introduce over the next few years. There are 114 in service.

The DND has said that it is replacing the Leopard C2 "with a new direct fire system that includes ... three platforms”. All three platforms are LAV III-based – MGS, a new anti-armour TUA TOW missile launcher, and a new dual-use anti-armour/anti-aircraft ‘Multi Mission Effects Vehicle’ using ADATS missiles.[http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-vehleo.htm]

Variants:
*Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (TAURUS)
*[[Badger_AEV|Armoured Engineer Vehicle (BADGER)]]
*[[Beaver_AVLB|Bridge Layer (BEAVER)]]

Armament:
*105-mm L7A3 gun
*1 x 7.62-mm co-axially mounted machine-gun (C6)
*1 x 7.62-mm crew commander's machine-gun (C6)
*76-mm grenade launchers (2 clusters of 4 launchers)
*Ammunition types: Armour-Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS)
*High explosive squash head (HESH)
*White Phosphorous Smoke (WP)

Specifications:
*Length: 8.17 m (gun at 6 o'clock), 9.54 m (gun at 12 o'clock)
*Width: 3.37 m Height: 2.62 m Weight: 42.5 t
*Engine: Multi-fuel engine, 10 cylinders, 830 hp
*Speed: 65 km/hr
*Range: 600 km
*Number in Service: 58

Source DND: [http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/lf/English/2_display.asp?product=55&more=55]

Reproduced here under the terms of the DND Non-commercial Reproduction notice availible at:[http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/notices_e.asp]

CASR DND 101 HOMEPAGE:[http://www.sfu.ca/casr/101-0intro.htm]

[[Category:Land Force Vehicles]][[Category: Armour]]

CC-144 Challenger

2006-07-31T15:16:38Z

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CC-144 Challenger

2006-07-31T15:15:57Z

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CC-144 Challenger

2006-07-31T15:15:10Z

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CC-144 Challenger

2006-07-31T15:14:56Z

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File:Challenger.jpg

2006-07-31T15:10:33Z

HTFUAlberta: CC-144 Challenger http://www.rcaf.com/aircraft/transports/challenger/index.php

CC-144 Challenger

http://www.rcaf.com/aircraft/transports/challenger/index.php

CC-150 Polaris

2006-07-31T14:54:41Z

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CC-150 Polaris

2006-07-31T14:54:24Z

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CC-150 Polaris

2006-07-31T14:53:41Z

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File:Polaris.jpg

2006-07-31T14:49:46Z

HTFUAlberta: CC-150 Polaris http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cc-150/polaris3_e.asp

CC-150 Polaris

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cc-150/polaris3_e.asp

CC-138 Twin Otter

2006-07-31T14:45:47Z

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CC-138 Twin Otter

2006-07-31T14:45:32Z

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CC-138 Twin Otter

2006-07-31T14:44:59Z

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File:TwinOtter8.jpg

2006-07-31T14:41:12Z

HTFUAlberta: CC-138 Twin Otter http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cc-138/twinotter1_e.asp

CC-138 Twin Otter

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cc-138/twinotter1_e.asp

CP-140 Aurora

2006-07-31T14:37:38Z

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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Length:]] 35.61 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Wingspan:]] 30.37 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Height:]] 10.30 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Weight]] 27,892 kg</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Engine:]] 4 Alison T-56-A-14-LFE </div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[ Max Speed:]] 750 km/h</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[ Cruising Speed:]] 648 km/h</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Ceiling:]]10,668 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Range: ]] 9,266 km</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Crew:]] 2 pilots, 4 navigator, 1 flight engineer, 3 AESOP's</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Years Procured:]] 1980</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Quantity:]] 18</div>

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cp-140/intro_e.asp]
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In order to patrol the world's longest coastline, Canada needs an Aircraft with some very long legs.

Meet the Aurora, a long-range patrol Aircraft able to fly over 9,000 km/5,000nm without refueling and Canada's only strategic airborne land and sea surveillance Aircraft.

Designed originally for anti-submarine warfare, the Aurora remains capable of detecting the latest generation of stealthy submarines. But its multi-role capability means it's also ready to tackle a variety of different missions.

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cp-140/intro_e.asp]

==Modernization==

The Aurora Incremental Modernization Project (AIMP) was begun in 1998, and is planned to run until 2010, with an overall budget of $1.45 billion. AIMP is an amalgamation of 23 individual projects, grouped in four chronologically consecutive “blocks”, and overseen by the Aurora Project Management Office. Among the goals is to turn the CP-140 into a multimission platform that can provide over-land surveillance, reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering capabilities in addition to its traditional maritime roles.

It is estimated that AIMP-improved CP-140s will be able to operate until approximately 2025.

===Block 1===

Block I of the AIMP covers replacement/upgrade of HF (high-frequency) radio gear, cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder, and the SRX antennae associated components.

===Block 2===

Block II comprises an upgrade of the Navigation Capability Group (including a new horizontal situation indicator and flight direction indicator, Global Positioning System, inertial navigation system, autopilot, radar altimeter, transponder, and Aircraft Collision Avoidance System).

===Block 3===

Block III involves an upgrade to the Communication Capability Group (three new VHF/UHF radios, VHF/FM modernization, and a new satellite-communications-based radio), the Data Management System, and the Sensor Capability Group (including a new electro-optical system, electronic support measure system, magnetic-anomaly detection system, imaging radar, and operational mission simulator).

===Block 4===

Block IV is tentatively planned to incorporate a new Defensive Early Warning System (DEWS) and a stand-off air-to-surface missile system, but final approval for these elements has not yet been given. Block IV will also include extensive software upgrades for Block III system elements.

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/CP-140/future_e.asp]

CP-140 Aurora

2006-07-31T14:34:15Z

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CP-140 Aurora

2006-07-31T14:33:56Z

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File:Aurora2.jpg

2006-07-31T14:28:23Z

HTFUAlberta: CP-140 Aurora http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/CP-140/aurora1_e.asp

CP-140 Aurora

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/CP-140/aurora1_e.asp

CH-149 Cormorant

2006-07-31T14:24:24Z

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CH-149 Cormorant

2006-07-31T14:23:09Z

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CH-149 Cormorant

2006-07-31T14:22:42Z

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File:Cormorant.jpg

2006-07-31T14:18:58Z

HTFUAlberta: CH-149 Cormorant http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-149/cormorant1_e.asp

CH-149 Cormorant

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-149/cormorant1_e.asp

CF-18 Hornet

2006-07-31T14:15:08Z

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{|align="center"
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Length:]] 17.07 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Wingspan:]] 12.31 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Height:]] 4.66 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Weight]] 10,445 kg</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Engine:]] 2 General Electric F404 </div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Thrust:]] Max with afterburner 16,000lbs</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Speed:]] Mach 1.8</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Ceiling:]] 49,212 feet</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Range: ]] 3,700 km</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Crew:]] 1 pilot CF-18A, 2 pilots CF-18B</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Years Procured:]] 1982 to 1988</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Quantity:]] 98</div>

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cf-18/intro_e.asp]
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The CF-18 is a multipurpose, high-performance twin-engine fighter that can equally well handle air-to-air (air defence, air superiority, combat air patrol, etc.) or ground-attack (close air support, battlefield air interdiction, etc.) roles, aided by on-board computer systems that can be quickly re-programmed to the mission at hand.

The Hornet’s primary roles include air defence, training, tactical support, and air superiority. It has supported missions in both NORAD and NATO. Other roles also include aerobatic demonstration and aerospace test and evaluation.

The CF-18 Hornets are located at 3 Wing Bagotville, Que and 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta.

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cf-18/intro_e.asp]

==Modernization==

The CF-18 Incremental Modernization Project, launched in 2001, is an eight-year project, divided into two phases, that will result in a total of 80 CF-18 Hornets (62 single-seat and 18 dual-seat aircraft) being significantly upgraded in their radios, avionics and weapons systems as well as in the structural integrity of their fuselages, wings, and tail sections. The IMP is based on a U.S. Navy Engineering Change Proposal (ECP 583), which defines how the USN/USMC are upgrading and extending the service life of their F/A-18s. Total costs for the Incremental Modernization Project are not yet confirmed, but are estimated to be at least $1.9 billion (Cdn). Including various other CF-18-fleet enhancements that are not officially part of the IMP, total spending on upgrading the lifespan and operational effectiveness of the Hornet fleet will come in at about $2.6 billion.

===Phase 1===

Phase I of the IMP is occurring between 2002 and 2006, and involves the procurement and installation of a new on-board radar system; “Have Quick” jam-resistant radios that are compatible with technology employed by NATO-ally air forces; a combined interrogator/transponder unit to ensure that CF-18s are recognized as “friendlies” when spotted on allied radar scopes during combat operations; a stores management system for weapon-system and associated-equipment control; new mission-designation computers; and embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) capability.

(The first completed “Phase I” CF-18 was delivered back to Air Command in May 2003, and by mid-December 2004 a total of 40 CF-18s had completed the Phase I upgrade.)

Separate from the IMP, but being acquired in the same timeframe are a new infrared sensor; a multipurpose instrument-panel display group; a night vision imaging system; advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons; a landing-gear “get well” program to reduce corrosion and improve gear retraction; and an Advanced Distributed Combat Training System.

===Phase 2===

Phase II of the IMP is scheduled to begin in 2006 and conclude in 2009.It involves the installation of a data-link system for information-exchange connectivity with similar systems on other surveillance and air-combat platforms; a helmet-mounted display; a crash-survivable flight recorder; and an upgraded electronic warfare (EW) suite to enhance survivability against future surface-to-air threats.

Again, not officially part of the IMP, but related to upgrading the CF-18’s capabilities are these other projects: a fuselage Centre Barrel Replacement Project (for 40 of the upgraded aircraft); an Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation System; an Integrated Electronic Warfare Support Station; and the Electronic Warfare Test Equipment Project.

Collectively, the abovementioned initiatives will ensure that Canada has a state-of-the-art CF-18 fighter force that remains effective and operationally credible until the 2017-20 timeframe.

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cf-18/future_e.asp]

CU-161 Sperwer

2006-07-31T02:48:15Z

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CU-161 Sperwer

2006-07-31T02:47:39Z

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CU-161 Sperwer

2006-07-31T02:46:49Z

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File:CU-161 Sperwer.jpg

2006-07-31T02:38:50Z

HTFUAlberta: CU-161 Sperwer http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/weekly_photo_gallery/april07_gallery/image08.html

CU-161 Sperwer

http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/weekly_photo_gallery/april07_gallery/image08.html

CH-146 Griffon

2006-07-31T02:28:16Z

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CH-146 Griffon

2006-07-31T02:27:57Z

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[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-146/intro_e.asp]

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{|align="center"
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Length:]] 17.1 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Rotor span:]] 14 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Height:]] 4.6 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Weight]] 5,355 kg</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Engine:]] Pratt & Whitney's PT6T-3D </div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Speed:]] 220 km/h</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Range: ]] 656 km</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Crew:]] 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Years Procured:]] 1995 to 1997</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Passengers:]] 10</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Quantity:]] 85</div>

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-146/intro_e.asp]
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As Canada's Utility Transport Tactical Helicopter (UTTH), the Griffon provides a robust, reliable and cost-effective capability to conduct: airlift of equipment and personnel, command and liaison flights, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, logistic transport, search and rescue, counter-drug operations, and domestic relief operations.

CF-18 Hornet

2006-07-31T02:27:23Z

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CC-130 Hercules

2006-07-31T02:26:47Z

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File:CC-130.jpg

2006-07-31T02:19:59Z

HTFUAlberta: CC-130 http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cc-130/hercules3_e.asp

CC-130
http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cc-130/hercules3_e.asp

CF-18 Hornet

2006-07-30T17:08:33Z

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CF-18 Hornet

The CF-18 is a multipurpose, high-performance twin-engine fighter that can equally well handle air-to-air (air defence, air superiority, combat air patrol, etc.) or ground-attack (close air support, battlefield air interdiction, etc.) roles, aided by on-board computer systems that can be quickly re-programmed to the mission at hand.

The Hornet’s primary roles include air defence, training, tactical support, and air superiority. It has supported missions in both NORAD and NATO. Other roles also include aerobatic demonstration and aerospace test and evaluation.

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{|align="center"
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Length:]] 17.07 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Wingspan:]] 12.31 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Height:]] 4.66 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Weight]] 10,445 kg</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Engine:]] 2 General Electric F404 </div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Thrust:]] Max with afterburner 16,000lbs</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Speed:]] Mach 1.8</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Ceiling:]] 49,212 feet</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Range: ]] 3,700 km</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Crew:]] 1 pilot CF-18A, 2 pilots CF-18B</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Years Procured:]] 1982 to 1988</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Quantity:]] 98</div>

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cf-18/intro_e.asp]
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[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cf-18/intro_e.asp]

Halifax Class ships

2006-07-30T17:07:14Z

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Halifax Class Multi-Role Patrol Frigate (FFH)

* Speed: 29+ knots
* Endurance: 7,100 nautical miles at 15 knots (diesel) or 4,500 nautical miles at 15 knots (turbine)
* Complement: 225 including air detachment
* Range 9,500 nautical miles
* Type: Guided Missile Patrol Frigate
* Displacement: 4,700 tonnes
* Length: 134.1 m
* Beam : 16.4 m
* Draught: 4.9 m
* Engines: Main: 2 general Electric LM 2500 gas turnines producing 47,500 shaft horsepower Cruise: 1 Pielstick cylinder diesel producing 8,800 shaft horsepower
* Launched: 1992 to 1996

[http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/mspa_fleet/hfx_specs_tac_e.asp]
[http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/mspa_fleet/hfx_specs_tech_e.asp]

Naval Equipment

2006-07-30T16:52:34Z

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Classes of ships:

* [[Halifax Class ships]]
* [[Iroquois Class ships]]
* [[Protecteur Class ships]]
* [[Victoria Class submarines]]
* [[Kingston Class ships]]

==Ships==

===Halifax Class Multi-Role Patrol Frigates (FFH):===

* HMCS Calgary 335
* HMCS Charlottetown 339
* HMCS Fredericton 337
* HMCS Halifax 330
* HMCS Montreal 336
* HMCS Ottawa 341
* HMCS Regina 334
* HMCS St. John's 340
* HMCS Toronto 333
* HMCS Vancouver 331
* HMCS Ville de Quebec 332
* HMCS Winnipeg 338

===Iroquois Class Area Air Defence Destroyer (DDG):===

* HMCS Algonquin 283
* HMCS Athabaskan 282
* HMCS Iroquois 280

===Kingston Class Coastal Defence Vessel (MM):===

* HMCS Brandon 710
* HMCS Edmonton 703
* HMCS Glace Bay 701
* HMCS Goose Bay 707
* HMCS Kingston 700
* HMCS Moncton 708
* HMCS Nanaimo 702
* HMCS Saskatoon 709
* HMCS Shawinigan 704
* HMCS Summerside 711
* HMCS Whitehorse 705
* HMCS Yellowknife 706

===Protecteur Class Auxilary Oil Replenishment (AOR):===

* HMCS Preserver
* HMCS Protecteur

==Submarines==

===Victoria Class Long Range Patrol Submarine (SSK):===

* HMCS Chicoutimi 879
* HMCS Corner Brook 878
* HMCS Windsor 877
* HMCS Victoria 876

CH-146 Griffon

2006-07-30T16:48:48Z

HTFUAlberta:

CH-146 Griffon

As Canada's Utility Transport Tactical Helicopter (UTTH), the Griffon provides a robust, reliable and cost-effective capability to conduct: airlift of equipment and personnel, command and liaison flights, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, logistic transport, search and rescue, counter-drug operations, and domestic relief operations.

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-146/intro_e.asp]

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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Length:]] 17.1 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Rotor span:]] 14 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Height:]] 4.6 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Weight]] 5,355 kg</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Engine:]] Pratt & Whitney's PT6T-3D </div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Speed:]] 220 km/h</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Range: ]] 656 km</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Crew:]] 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Years Procured:]] 1995 to 1997</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Passengers:]] 10</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Quantity:]] 85</div>

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-146/intro_e.asp]
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CH-146 Griffon

2006-07-30T16:48:15Z

HTFUAlberta:

CH-146 Griffon

As Canada's Utility Transport Tactical Helicopter (UTTH), the Griffon provides a robust, reliable and cost-effective capability to conduct: airlift of equipment and personnel, command and liaison flights, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, logistic transport, search and rescue, counter-drug operations, and domestic relief operations.

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-146/intro_e.asp]

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{|align="center"
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Length:]] 17.1 m</div>
|-
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Rotor span:]] 14 m</div>
|-
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Height:]] 4.6 m</div>
|-
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Weight]] 5,355 kg</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Engine:]] Pratt & Whitney's PT6T-3D </div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Speed:]] 220 km/h</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Range: ]] 656 km</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Crew:]] 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Years Procured:]] 1995 to 1997</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Passengers:]] 10</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Quantity:]] 85</div>

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-146/intro_e.asp]
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CH-146 Griffon

2006-07-30T16:47:22Z

HTFUAlberta:

CH-146 Griffon

As Canada's Utility Transport Tactical Helicopter (UTTH), the Griffon provides a robust, reliable and cost-effective capability to conduct: airlift of equipment and personnel, command and liaison flights, surveillance and reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, logistic transport, search and rescue, counter-drug operations, and domestic relief operations.

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-146/intro_e.asp]

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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Length:]] 17.1 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Rotor span:]] 14 m</div>
|-
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Height:]] 4.6 m</div>
|-
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Weight]] 5,355 kg</div>
|-
|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Engine:]] Pratt & Whitney's PT6T-3D </div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Speed:]] 220 km/h</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Range: ]] 656 km</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Crew:]] 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Years Procured:]] 1995 to 1997</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Quantity:]] 85</div>

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/ch-146/intro_e.asp]
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File:CH-146 Griffon.jpg

2006-07-30T16:43:04Z

HTFUAlberta: CH-146 Griffon http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/1wing/photo_gallery/photo_gallery_e.asp?cat=3&id=51

CH-146 Griffon

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/1wing/photo_gallery/photo_gallery_e.asp?cat=3&id=51

Air Force Equipment

2006-07-30T16:40:35Z

HTFUAlberta:

== Aircraft==

=== Fixed Wing Aircraft ===

* [[CF-18 Hornet]]
* [[CP-140A Arcturus]]
* [[CP-140 Aurora]]
* [[CT-142 Dash 8]]
* [[CT-156 Harvard 2]]
* [[CT-155 Hawk]]
* [[CT-114 Tutor]]
* [[CC-130 Hercules]]
* [[CC-150 Polaris]]
* [[CC-115 Buffalo]]
* [[CC-144 Challenger]]
* [[CC-138 Twin Otter]]
=== Rotary Wing Aircraft ===

* [[CH-149 Cormorant]]
* [[CH-148 Cyclone]]
* [[CH-146 Griffon]]
* [[CH-139 Jet Ranger]]
* [[CH-124 Sea King]]

=== Pilotless Aircraft (UAV) ===

* [[CU-161 Sperwer]]

CF-18 Hornet

2006-07-30T16:37:04Z

HTFUAlberta:

CF-18 Hornet

The CF-18 is a multipurpose, high-performance twin-engine fighter that can equally well handle air-to-air (air defence, air superiority, combat air patrol, etc.) or ground-attack (close air support, battlefield air interdiction, etc.) roles, aided by on-board computer systems that can be quickly re-programmed to the mission at hand.

The Hornet’s primary roles include air defence, training, tactical support, and air superiority. It has supported missions in both NORAD and NATO. Other roles also include aerobatic demonstration and aerospace test and evaluation.

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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Length:]] 17.07 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Wingspan:]] 12.31 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Height:]] 4.66 m</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Weight]] 10,445 kg</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Engine:]] 2 General Electric F404 </div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Thrust:]] Max with afterburner 16,000lbs</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Speed:]] Mach 1.8</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Ceiling:]] 49,212 feetg</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Range: ]] 3,700 km</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Crew:]] 1 pilot CF-18A, 2 pilots CF-18B</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Years Procured:]] 1982 to 1988</div>
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|align="left"|<div style="font-size: 80%">[[Quantity:]] 98</div>

[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cf-18/intro_e.asp]
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[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/cf-18/intro_e.asp]

File:CF-18Flare.jpg

2006-07-30T16:13:10Z

HTFUAlberta: CF-18 Hornet

CF-18 Hornet

Air Force Equipment

2006-07-30T16:10:20Z

HTFUAlberta:

== Aircraft==

=== Fixed Wing Aircraft ===

* [[CF-18 Hornet]]
* CP-140A Arcturus
* CP-140 Aurora
* CT-142 Dash 8
* CT-156 Harvard 2
* CT-155 Hawk
* CT-114 Tutor
* CC-130 Hercules
* CC-150 Polaris
* CC-115 Buffalo
* CC-144 Challenger
* CC-138 Twin Otter

=== Rotary Wing Aircraft ===

* CH-149 Cormorant
* CH-148 Cyclone
* CH-146 Griffon
* CH-139 Jet Ranger
* CH-124 Sea King

=== Pilotless Aircraft (UAV) ===

* CU-161 Sperwer

Naval Equipment

2006-07-30T16:06:09Z

HTFUAlberta:

==Ships==

===Halifax Class Multi-Role Patrol Frigates (FFH):===

* HMCS Calgary 335
* HMCS Charlottetown 339
* HMCS Fredericton 337
* HMCS Halifax 330
* HMCS Montreal 336
* HMCS Ottawa 341
* HMCS Regina 334
* HMCS St. John's 340
* HMCS Toronto 333
* HMCS Vancouver 331
* HMCS Ville de Quebec 332
* HMCS Winnipeg 338

===Iroquois Class Area Air Defence Destroyer (DDG):===

* HMCS Algonquin 283
* HMCS Athabaskan 282
* HMCS Iroquois 280

===Kingston Class Coastal Defence Vessel (MM):===

* HMCS Brandon 710
* HMCS Edmonton 703
* HMCS Glace Bay 701
* HMCS Goose Bay 707
* HMCS Kingston 700
* HMCS Moncton 708
* HMCS Nanaimo 702
* HMCS Saskatoon 709
* HMCS Shawinigan 704
* HMCS Summerside 711
* HMCS Whitehorse 705
* HMCS Yellowknife 706

===Protecteur Class Auxilary Oil Replenishment (AOR):===

* HMCS Preserver
* HMCS Protecteur

==Submarines==

===Victoria Class Long Range Patrol Submarine (SSK):===

* HMCS Chicoutimi 879
* HMCS Corner Brook 878
* HMCS Windsor 877
* HMCS Victoria 876

Naval Equipment

2006-07-30T16:05:18Z

HTFUAlberta:

Naval Equipment

2006-07-30T16:03:36Z

HTFUAlberta:

Ships

Halifax Class Multi-Role Patrol Frigates (FFH):

* HMCS Calgary 335
* HMCS Charlottetown 339
* HMCS Fredericton 337
* HMCS Halifax 330
* HMCS Montreal 336
* HMCS Ottawa 341
* HMCS Regina 334
* HMCS St. John's 340
* HMCS Toronto 333
* HMCS Vancouver 331
* HMCS Ville de Quebec 332
* HMCS Winnipeg 338

Iroquois Class Area Air Defence Destroyer (DDG):

* HMCS Algonquin 283
* HMCS Athabaskan 282
* HMCS Iroquois 280

Kingston Class Coastal Defence Vessel (MM):

* HMCS Brandon 710
* HMCS Edmonton 703
* HMCS Glace Bay 701
* HMCS Goose Bay 707
* HMCS Kingston 700
* HMCS Moncton 708
* HMCS Nanaimo 702
* HMCS Saskatoon 709
* HMCS Shawinigan 704
* HMCS Summerside 711
* HMCS Whitehorse 705
* HMCS Yellowknife 706

Protecteur Class Auxilary Oil Replenishment (AOR):

* HMCS Preserver
* HMCS Protecteur

Submarines

Victoria Class Long Range Patrol Submarine (SSK):

* HMCS Chicoutimi 879
* HMCS Corner Brook 878
* HMCS Windsor 877
* HMCS Victoria 876