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Canada : Government of Canada invests in the modernization of the Royal Canadian Air Forces CH-146 Griffon
Publish Date : 31-Jan-2019
As outlined in Canadas 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 Canadas 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 helicopters 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, Canadas 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 CAFs missions and operations.
