CC-295 Kingfisher

CC-295 Kingfisher

The CC-295 Kingfisher is Canada’s newest fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft.

The Kingfisher is specifically designed to perform search and rescue missions across Canada. The aircraft is equipped with integrated sensors that allow crews to locate persons or objects from more than 40 kilometres away, even in low-light conditions.

Length: 24.45 m
Wingspan: 26.70 m
Height: 8.60 m
Maximum gross weight: 23,200 kg
Maximum speed: 468 km/h
Range: 4,500 km

Locations:
Comox, B.C.
Greenwood, N.S. (future location)
Trenton, Ont. (future location)
Winnipeg, Man. (future location)

Fixed-wing search and rescue procurement project

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