MilitaryC-2
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The Kawasaki C-2 (previously XC-2 and C-X) is a mid-size, twin-turbofan engine, long range, high speed military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Kawasaki Aerospace Company. Designed to replace the older Kawasaki C-1, the C-2 formally entered service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in June 2016. There are ongoing efforts to sell it overseas.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Aerospace Company |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Status | In service |
| Crew | 3 |
| Speed | 920 km/h |
| Range | 7,600 km |
| Ceiling | 13,100 m |
| Weight | 141.4 t |
| Length | 43.9 m |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m |
| Max speed | Mach 0.82 |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 15 | confirmed |
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