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Reliable platform key to Canada's FWSAR program: F Fwsar 30 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016 www.vanguardcanada.com aIrbus 1 3 2 4 5 10 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 System racks with power and space growth Crew-safe cabin height Large private FITS station Accessible, organized storage Flares and markers aft a reliable platform is critical for meeting the rigorous demands of the Royal Canadian Air Force's Fixed Wing Search and Research (FWSAR) program, ac- cording to officials of one of the contenders in the project which aims to replace the RCAF's fleet of DeHavilland CC-115 Buffalos. "It's a no-fail mission," says Pablo Molina, head of the Airbus Defence and Space's mili- tary aircraft wing in Canada. "Lives will be de- pending on the ability of the aircraft to bring people and supplies to and from rescues loca- tions in often very severe and extreme condi- tions." Airbus is proposing its C295W maritime pa- trol and transport aircraft for the $3.1 billion FWSAR replacement program. According to Molina, the top advantages of the C295 twin-turbo prop maritime aircraft platform is that it has been proven in military missions in various types of environments in- cluding the hot and humid jungles of Brazil, the Columbian mountains, the dusty desserts of Algeria and Jordan, as well as, the cold win- ters and icy conditions of Poland and Finland. He stresses that the C295W is compliant with the FWSAR program's demands and re- quirements for the ability to operate in cold weather and strong winds. Airbus has sold 168 C295s and C295Ws in 23 countries, and the aircraft is operating around the world in a variety of configura- tions, including maritime patrol, anti-subma- rine, and search and rescue. "It's already in service in several air forces around the world and fully missionized to op- 8 A Proven Solution: C295W FWSAR Excellent Lowest The Airbus and has world continuous platform. capable of this standards There reliability the C295W. engines, and maintenance/overhaul rugged The C295W Lowest Light overall missionized Overall, the FWSAR tons of the equivalent Quad Engine Other Twin C295 Engine The C295W FWSAR Modern Avionics Suite Modular and future ready Wescam MX-15 EO/IR Best in class and made in Canada A pilot's airplane that is exceptionally safe, reliable and SAR mission optimized FITS Mission System Two consoles, previously certified, very low risk, flying with 12 customers on 67 aircraft Search Radar Full 360 degree field of view. Proven installation NVIS compatible cockpit with HUD and EVS for all weather SAR missions PWC 127G Engines Proven enhanced performance, efficient, reliable, low maintenance – A key part of an optimized SAR platform solution. Over 350 engines delivered to date. Made in Canada Two Large Fixed Spotter / Aerial Delivery Windows Aft of landing gear - true unobstructed vertical visibility Largest floor area, safest cabin Most flexible, crew-safe cabin in its class Long, In-Flight Operable, Rear Ramp Large stowage area and no need to kneel the aircraft for loading/unloading Proven and Certified Winglets Enhanced overall performance. Certified and flying now Airbus DS is proud to offer Canada a fully compliant, high value solution for the FWSAR Project. Not only is our proposed solution proven in arctic and rugged operations, it has a number of important attributes that will imply a fundamental change in how Canada will execute SAR missions. With a host of new sensors and a sophisticated mission system, the C295W FWSAR offers new capabilities that will significantly transform the RCAF's ability to perform SAR and surveillance. Already in operation in countries with extreme cold conditions such as Finland, Kazakhstan, Poland and the Czech Republic; this extraordinary aircraft, the C295, with minor modifications, offers high performance, low total cost of ownership, exceptional flexibility, high reliability and availability, crew safety and comfort. C295 The market leading fleet type C295W New winglets. Enhanced performance C295W FWSAR The FWSAR Configuration

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