Tour the new CC-295 Kingfisher Fixed Wing Search and Rescue aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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Жыл бұрын

We had the opportunity to tour the inside of the Royal Canadian Air Force's new CC-295 Kingfisher Fixed Wing Search and Rescue aircraft at CFB Comox. The CC-295 is built by Airbus Defence and Space, and is a variant of the C-295.
Specifically designed to perform Search and Rescue (SAR) missions across Canada, the aircraft is equipped with integrated sensors that will allow crews to locate persons or objects from more than 40 kilometers away, even in low-light conditions. Its communications systems will increase interoperability with other search and rescue assets, such as the CH-149 Cormorant. The fleet of 16 aircraft will replace the CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130H Hercules fleets in their search and rescue role at four locations across Canada. (Be sure to watch the video of the final flight of the RCAF CC-115 Buffalo on this channel).
Unfortunately, a number of technical issues have necessitated additional test and certification, and that has delayed Initial Operational Capability, which as of July 2023, is projected to be in 2025/26.
It will be interesting to see if the internal configuration changes in any way from what you see in this video and what will eventually be operational.
Thanks to the members of 418 Search and Rescue Operational Training Squadron for their hospitality.
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@georgekeats1478 10 ай бұрын

Great video Joetey. Keep ‘em coming.

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words / feedback. Your support and viewership is greatly appreciated. Stay tuned, we have a lot more on the way, and Season 2 of Go Bold is soon to be released! 🙂

@marcchuck-you-farleytrembl2145 Жыл бұрын

Nice piece of kit!

@terencemooney6757 8 ай бұрын

Why is delivery delayed for 3 years?

@mikemill7115 8 ай бұрын

What's woth the masks??

@currogutierrez5550 4 ай бұрын

Very googplane. Enjoy it, canadians.

@jucoco1 Жыл бұрын

Ive heard.....from pilots and reading online there is a lot of issues with the Kingfisher. Hopefully they get worked out.....sounds bad to be honest (centre of gravity problems when people parachute out, not suitable for mountainous terrain, not suitable for cold weather)

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala Жыл бұрын

There are issues indeed, and that's why IOC is currently planned for 2025/26.

@ElCapitan12 7 ай бұрын

I find it odd that they never approached DeHavilland for a new model or a Canadian made solution? Someone must have really wanted a holiday.

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala 7 ай бұрын

Viking Air proposed the Buffalo NG which would have had a modernized and pressurized cockpit, and new engines. It would have been a great evolution to the Buffalo, but the Govt opted otherwise.

@davemacmurchie6982 Ай бұрын

@@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala Of course.

@darwoo 4 ай бұрын

Word on the street is that this plane has so many performance issues it may never be accepted into service. It is possible these will be sold or pressed into alternate service. An expose should be done on this program- another debacle.

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala 4 ай бұрын

I am tracking... it will be interesting to see how this project pans out.

@alpearson9158 2 ай бұрын

then that is a manufacturers issue for failure to deliver as ordered

@adagre Ай бұрын

I've heard this from the team at Bell helicopter who maintain the Griffon. They've told me it will never enter service with SAR.

@austinfernandes7224 3 ай бұрын

going to bmq in 3 days for AESOP. hoping to work on this. anyone know of one who said good things

@GOLMINER2 3 ай бұрын

they wont even let you pick that plane on BAQC. You also dont want Cyclone. LRP all the way.

@ahargrov1 4 ай бұрын

Nice to see an officer that still has proper dress and deportment unlike that pilot on the snowbirds that touring nations making a damn fool of himself and making our military look soft.

@Ray-gf9su 4 ай бұрын

It doesn’t appear to have room for stretchers, I am curious as to what it was really designed for? Have they been able to solve the centre of gravity issues?

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala 4 ай бұрын

All good questions Ray! The configuration is clearly more focused on the search aspect as opposed to evacuation. You can hear a great perspective about some of the capabilities Fixed-Wing SAR aircraft bring to the table in Episode 58 of the "Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala" podcast, which can be found on all major podcast platforms. I think you'll enjoy it. As for the centre of gravity issue, I'm not sure, but it's on my radar for sure! I'll update when I learn more.

@davidrudd6550 Ай бұрын

Horrible we couldn’t make these in Canada. Too bad we had no experience in STOL multi engine utility planes.

@kenbarthSimAV8tor Жыл бұрын

Not yet arrived in Comox right?

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala Жыл бұрын

I shot that video in Comox. There are 4 there for sure, maybe 5.

@kenbarthSimAV8tor Жыл бұрын

@@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala Copy that

@aaronmiller8514 7 ай бұрын

This is a plane that will never see operational SAR tasking. The Fact that it was empty adds to that.

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala 7 ай бұрын

It was empty because the video is from when the Kingfisher was inducted into the RCAF. The Air Force is making headway, but it's a lot slower than was planned. Initial Operational Capability (IOC) is currently scheduled for Fiscal Year 2025/26.

@dodoDodo-of6pu Күн бұрын

I've heard these things are never going to be in service for SAR. Another procurement failure..

@arniewilliamson1767 3 ай бұрын

Why would they not consider an amphibian in this roll which could if required land on water and pick up people immediately rather than have to wait maybe hours for a chopper.

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala 3 ай бұрын

Valid point in principle however there are very few options for such an aircraft, and I think the calculus falls on determining what frequency you'd actually need to land on water. I believe it's more sensible to have a traditional aircraft of which there are many to choose from when it comes to a procurement project. Thanks for watching! 🙂

@morrij01 3 ай бұрын

I'm very familiar with the fixed-wing SAR procurement and this was the costliest and less capable plane in the running. The other two, C130J and C27, were far superior aircraft and cheaper. This procurement is yet another one that should be investigated.

@peterjaniceforan3080 3 ай бұрын

🇨🇦🫡

@palco22 Ай бұрын

I still think Canada could have built a new replacement aircraft for the Buffalo than going for the Airbus C-295. But as Canadians we prefer the path of least resistance.

@drspenstable 6 ай бұрын

Liberals

@alpearson9158 2 ай бұрын

they didn't build it , That is a manufacturer issue not government or RCAF . Try thinking

@paulschroeder2639 3 ай бұрын

The Kingfisher is unfortunately another botched government military purchase. A new version of the Buffalo would have been the more suitable SAR aircraft.

@alpearson9158 2 ай бұрын

dummy a manufacturer did not deliver the a/c ordered. So they wil;l likely not be paid for .

@skylem5373 Жыл бұрын

I am happy my tax money is going in such good planes :)

@dodoDodo-of6pu 6 ай бұрын

Hate to be that guy; however, this aircraft could be a failure. They've been delayed by 3 years. They have center of gravity issues, can't operate in the mountains, struggle with winter operations and are underpowered. I don't know very much at all about the Kingfisher, but was told by friends in the know that it wouldn't be a surprise if the program is cancelled as some of the issues are major issues that are not easily fixed.

@marcusaetius9309 8 күн бұрын

I was going to get all excited about the military finally starting to buy Canadian designed and manufactured aircraft again and then I saw that it was an airbus….😑 We are losers just like the crew that is still wearing face diapers after all this time….

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala 8 күн бұрын

It's important to know when that video was filmed. It was during COVID.

@marcusaetius9309 8 күн бұрын

@@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala True, although it was indicated as having been posted 11 months ago so that’s the reference I used.

@goboldwithjoeteyattariwala 8 күн бұрын

@@marcusaetius9309 Yup, totally makes sense. Sometimes it just takes a while to get these videos out. I always try my best.