CH-146 Griffon

[Good2Golf]

Frankly if I had a way back machine - I would have jumped in with you can thrown someone out of the bird before the Blackhawk buy got squashed...

I’d be up for that!!

 

[MilEME09]

Canada spins up Griffon replacement plan in move towards ‘balanced fleet concept’

Canada is likely to replace its ageing Bell CH-146 Griffons with multiple new rotorcraft types as it seeks a more "balanced fleet" to address its tactical transport needs.

www.flightglobal.com

 

[Maxman1]

The AW149 seems like the best option. It is likely to be chosen for the New Medium Helicopter program for the RAF.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Did no one see that the ‘Griffon life extension program’ will only keep them operating until 2031 but the initial operating capability for the replacement is set for 2033?!?
So what’s going to be used from 2031 to 2033?

 

[GR66]

Did no one see that the ‘Griffon life extension program’ will only keep them operating until 2031 but the initial operating capability for the replacement is set for 2033?!?
So what’s going to be used from 2031 to 2033?

 

[MilEME09]

Did no one see that the ‘Griffon life extension program’ will only keep them operating until 2031 but the initial operating capability for the replacement is set for 2033?!?
So what’s going to be used from 2031 to 2033?

I saw that as well, a two year gab, I'm also curious because it sounds like we might buy multiple aircraft not just 1. Especially for light attack

 

[KevinB]

Did no one see that the ‘Griffon life extension program’ will only keep them operating until 2031 but the initial operating capability for the replacement is set for 2033?!?
So what’s going to be used from 2031 to 2033?

I doubt the GLLE will only have them flying till 2031 -- you don't invest money into something like that for only a 6 year return on it.

I suspect the Griffons will be flying (in further reduced capacity) well into 2040...

 

[Fishbone Jones]

I expect the Griffon to follow the timelines of the SeaKing.

 

[MilEME09]

I expect the Griffon to follow the timelines of the SeaKing.

Depends if the airforce gets there way, or not we are so early in the project, the discussion right now is single platform or multiple platforms from what ive heard, if multi, we could see a phased approach to retirement.

 

[OldSolduer]

So what’s going to be used from 2031 to 2033?

The six by six truck chopper.