CT-142 ‘Gonzo’
Air Combat Systems Officers and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operations train on this turboprop aircraft.
Training on the CT-142 involves navigation, tactics and surveillance as well as search and rescue. It employs a suite of on-board training computers and a large radar system that is housed in its long nose, earning it the nickname “Gonzo”.
The CT-142 is equipped with a mission simulation suite to enable aircrew to train for a wide variety of missions.
Technical Specifications
| Length: | 23.63 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan: | 25.89 m |
| Height: | 7.44 m |
| Maximum gross weight: | 19,260 kg |
| Maximum speed: | 482 km/h |
| Range: | 2,400 km |
Location
| Wing | Squadron | City | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Wing | 402 Squadron | Winnipeg | Manitoba |
Aircraft will be replaced with the CT-142Q as part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program.