Griffon Limited Life Extension

Project Type

Project Extension

Objective

The project will extend the life of the CH-146 Griffon beyond the current Estimated Life Expectancy so that the aircraft can continue to be operationally relevant and remain a vital contributor to the readiness of the Canadian Army, the Canadian Special Operations Force Command, as well as the Search and Rescue posture, well into the future. The extension will bridge the gap until a replacement capability is acquired through the Tactical Reconnaissance Utility Helicopter project.

Requirements

The project will replace obsolete cockpit avionics, instruments and displays, and deliver a complete up-to-date digital configuration that includes the integration of mission equipment. The configuration also include new digitally controlled engines. The update is required to retain the operational relevance of the CH-146 Griffon over an extended life, maintain the fleet capacity to support mandated commitments, and operate without restriction, in both international and domestic controlled airspace.

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Funding Range

$500 million to $1 billion

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

• Completed Start Options Analysis
• Completed Start Definition
• 2021/2022 Start Implementation
• 2022/2023 Initial Delivery
• 2027/2028 Final Delivery

Defence Capability Areas

• Air
• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Emerging Technology
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Aircraft subsystems
• Avionics
• Propulsion Systems and components
• Rotary Wing Platforms
• Fixed Communications Systems
• In Service Support
• Navigation Systems
• Optical Systems
• Thermal systems
• Advanced/Emerging Technologies
• Information and Communication Tech
• Service life extension
• Simulation Equipment
• Simulation Software

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Aerospace System and Components
• Defence Systems Integration
• In Service Support

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