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Nope.... this one :) http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/site/equip/historical/trackerlst_e.asp

I my opinion, it would make a great coastal patrol aircraft.  I could assist in SAR missions and the performance are similar then our old CP-121 Trackers.  Canada has also mention that they want an Northern Airbase.  the CL-415 MP would be a good contender for that job.

Canada hasn't purchased the J-Herc yet.  If Airbus speeds things up, they might be able to put a bid in.

I am only reporting the news the way it is written.  I only deal with airplanes;  I fixed planes for 10 years and now I teach how to fix them.  I know what a C-7 looks like and the last time I used one was about 7 to 10 years ago.  As far as caliber goes, I know that the C-7 is 5.56mm... and...

I totally agree, my above mentioned is only a rumour at my personnel's office (ETO).  They are talking of 2% at xmas, and the rest when the public servant have settle.  BUT... and a big BUT... this is only a rumour. 

The CAS (General Watt) was in Greenwood yesterday and almost confirmed the above rumours.  He stated that the Minister of Defence has not officially canceled AIMP Block 3.  The minister had until September 20th.  He mentioned that Canada will remain with Manned Patrol Aircraft in a MMA platform...

Modern military aircraft programmes can be long and protracted affairs; requirements change, budgets spiral, months stretch into years and years into decades. Add international partners into the mix and the potential for overruns, delays and even cancellations increases to such a degree that the...

The British Army is replacing most of its 3,000 7.62mm L96A1 sniper rifles with one modified to use the .338 (8.6mm) Lapua Magnum caliber round. The Accuracy International "Super Magnum" rifle is basically a L96A1 "Arctic Warfare" rifle modified to handle the larger, 8.6mm Lapua Magnum round...

Is it the CH-47D/F Chinook? MH-47E/G Special Operations Chinook? Or the HH-47 CSAR-X (Combat Search and Rescue) Helicopter?

I heard the same too.  Our ETO section heard that we are supposed to get 2% close to xmas. I is supposed to be retro from the 1st of april.  but that is a rumour PLZ don't quote me on this.  I am not holding my breath either. 

;D ;D ;D No, I'd post these instead  ;)

THe Canadian flag and roundel are looking sharp.

General characteristics     * Crew: 3: 2 pilots, 1 loadmaster     * Capacity:           o 102 troops or           o 36 litter and 54 ambulatory patients     * Payload: 170,900 lb (77,519 kg) of cargo distributed at max over 18 463L master pallets or a mix of palletized cargo and vehicles     *...

Thanks you very much guys.  I've more info here in less than a week, than I have here in over a couple months. Very appreciated -M-