Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 2:22:34-2:23:04

Was the CL-84 too small for the proposed carrier role?

A developed CL-84 could provide the required space, but the procurement objection remains.

Airborne Early WarningCanadair CL-84 DynavertNaval ProcurementRoyal Canadian Navy
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Question

Was the CL-84 too small for the carrier aircraft being proposed?

Short answer

The proposal would use a development of the CL-84 with usable internal space. The additional procurement cost remains the main objection.

Notes

The proposal concerns a development of the CL-84 rather than adoption of the original aircraft unchanged. A developed version could provide usable internal space for the suggested equipment. Size therefore does not settle the case against the aircraft. Funding the additional program remains the principal obstacle to adoption in this scenario.