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What is C295 aircraft?
Airbus C295 is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the ageing Avro transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force. The aircraft is capable of operating from semi-prepared strips and has a rear ramp door for quick reaction and para dropping of troops and cargo.
Does Airbus make military aircraft?
Airbus U.S. is a global leader in the defense sector and among the top 10 defense companies worldwide. It manufactures tactical and strategic airlifters, multi-role aerial tankers and advanced combat aircraft. Together, the A400M, C295, and C212 make up a world-class product line operated by air forces worldwide.
Who makes the C295?
Airbus
CASAAirbus Defence and SpaceAirbus MilitaryIndonesian Aerospace
EADS CASA C-295/Manufacturers
The C-295M is a twin-turboprop transport aircraft manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space.
How many Avro aircraft India have?
The IAF has 56 Avro transport aircraft procured in the 1960s and in urgent need of replacement. The Request For Proposal (RFP) was issued to global firms in May 2013 and the sole bid by Airbus and Tata Group with the C-295 aircraft was approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in May 2015.
How does an Aeroplane land?
Aircraft. Aircraft usually land at an airport on a firm runway or helicopter landing pad, generally constructed of asphalt concrete, concrete, gravel or grass. This speed reduction is accomplished by reducing thrust and/or inducing a greater amount of drag using flaps, landing gear or speed brakes.
Do Airbus make weapons?
Airbus displays comprehensive range of weapons for armed C295 – Defence – Airbus. Airbus Defence and Space is showcasing its new C295 Armed ISR (Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance) version at the Dubai Airshow.
How many C 17 Globemasters are there in India?
11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs
Today the IAF has a fleet of 11 C-17 Globemaster IIIs, in 2019; the 11th C-17 was inducted. With 11 in its fleet, outside the US, India became the biggest operator of these aircraft in the world.
Why did they scrap the Avro Arrow?
So why was the Avro Arrow cancelled by the Canadian government in 1959? “The official reason given by the Diefenbaker government [at that time] was that the Arrow was too expensive, and it was no longer worth the money,” Cohen said. “Avro as a company was going through millions of taxpayer dollars.”
Are there any Airbus C-295s in the Air Force?
The Air Force of Ivory Coast ordered a C-295 from Airbus Defence and Space on 21 January 2019. The Royal Jordanian Air Force operates three C-295s and has another one on order as of August 2015. The Kazakh Air Force operates eight C-295s. In March 2019, Kazakhstan awarded Airbus a contract to produce a ninth C-295 for the Kazakh Air Force.
What are the characteristics of an Airbus C295?
The C295 is a tactical military transport aircraft with a light footprint to enable operations from short (no longer than 670 m/2,200 ft), soft and rough (CBR 2) unprepared airstrips. The C295 is also designed to provide outstanding low-level flight characteristics for tactical missions, flying at speeds down to 110 knots.
Is the C295 a combat proven military aircraft?
The robustness and versatility of the C295 makes it the ideal platform for any type of military or civic operations for the benefit of society. Military operations. A combat-proven aircraft. The C295 aircraft is combat-proven and has successfully completed military missions in all types of environments.
Where is the Airbus CASA C-295 aircraft made?
The C-295 is manufactured and assembled in the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in San Pablo Airport, located in Seville, Spain. It is a development of the Spanish – Indonesian transport aircraft CASA/IPTN CN-235, but with a stretched fuselage, 50% more payload capability and new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G turboprop engines.
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