C295

Transport Aircraftconfirmed

C295

The Airbus C295 is a medium tactical transport aircraft manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space. It is a versatile twin-turboprop aircraft designed for a variety of missions including troop and cargo transport, maritime patrol, and special operations.

Specifications

TypeTransport Aircraft
OriginSpain
ManufacturerAirbus Defence and Space
Introduced1999
StatusIn service
Speed480 km/h
Range5,630 km
Crew2
Weight23.2 t

History

Developed by Airbus Defence and Space in Spain, it first flew in 1997 and entered service in 1999, becoming a versatile platform for numerous air forces worldwide.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
France2confirmed
Egypt22confirmed
Brazil8confirmed
Indonesia12confirmed
Poland16confirmed
Spain12confirmed
Vietnam3confirmed

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