CC-150 Life Extension

Project Type

Project Extension

Objective

The project will provide upgrades and modifications to the CC-150 fleet to address ageing aircraft, obsolescence, and capability deficiencies, in order to extend the Estimated Life Expectancy (ELE) beyond 2026.

Requirements

The strategic airlift, strategic Government of Canada Transport and air-to-air refuelling capability are critical capabilities which must be extended beyond the current projected life of the CC-150. This project will upgrade all five CC-150 aircraft with the ability to continue to operate in domestic and international airspace.

Funding Range

$100 million to $249 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

• 2019/2020 Start Options Analysis
• 2021/2022 Start Definition
• 2023/2024 Start Implementation
• 2024/2025 Initial Delivery
• 2027/2028 Final Delivery

Defence Capability Areas

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

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Aerospace Structures and components
• Air Specific Support Equipment
• Air-to-air refuelling systems
• Avionics
• Fixed Wing Platforms
• Propulsion Systems and components
• Encryption
• Fixed Communications Systems
• Navigation Systems
• Identification Systems (IFF)
• Radar Systems
• Service life extension

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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