In the Strong, Secure, Engaged defence policy, the Government of Canada committed to ensuring the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have the support and equipment they need to carry out their important missions.
The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) has accepted delivery of its first Ultra-Light Combat Vehicles (ULCV). These vehicles, which were procured from Polaris Industries Limited, will help protect members of Canada’s Special Operations Forces as they conduct missions in challenging environments. It will provide them with fast, mobile transportation over demanding terrain, and has been specifically configured to support rapid deployment by most Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft, particularly the CH-147F Chinook helicopter.
This procurement – which was completed on time and on budget – will help ensure special forces operators have the tools they need to succeed for years to come.
Quotes
«The women and men of our Special Operations Forces deserve the best equipment to do the tough job we ask of them. We are proud of them, and through Strong, Secure, Engaged, our government will continue to make investments in our most important asset: our people». – Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan
«The acquisition of the ULCV is a tremendous step forward in light mobility for the men and women of CANSOFCOM. This platform will serve as a unique complement to our existing mobility arsenal and assist CANSOFCOM in its delivery of agile special operations forces effects for years to come». – Major-General Mike Rouleau, Commander, Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
Quick Facts
In December, 2016, the Government of Canada announced that a contract valued at approximately $20.6M was awarded to Polaris Industries Limited for the acquisition of 52 ULCV with the option to procure an additional 26 vehicles over a two-year period at an additional cost.
In July, 2017, CANSOFCOM exercised the option to procure an additional 10 ULCV, bringing the total number of ULCV under this acquisition to 62 and value of the contract to approximately $23M.
The ULCVs are being delivered as planned and on budget. Delivery of these vehicles will continue through to April 2018.
The contract with Polaris Industries Limited includes technical support services, and integrated logistics support for two years. This includes everything from publications and manuals, to spare parts and driver training.
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN | |
| Engine Type | Turbo Diesel/JP8 Engine |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Curb Weight | 4,500 lbs/2,041 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7,750 lbs/3,515 kg |
| Overall Vehicle Size (L × W × H) | 178 × 74 × 72.5 inch (452 × 188 × 184 cm) (no vehicle modifications necessary) |
| Payload Capacity | 3,250 lbs/1,474 kg |
| Range | 500 miles/805 km @ Gross Vehicle Mass (GVW) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Air Drop | Low Velocity Air Drop (LVAD) |
| C4I Auxiliary Power | 24V Auxiliary Power Terminal Provided |
| Internal Rotary Wing Transposable | CH-147F Chinook (up to 2), CH-53E Super Stallion |
| Sling Loadable | Yes – CH-147F Chinook, CH-53E Super Stallion, UH-60 Black Hawk |