CASA C-295

CASA C-295

C-295MPA Persuader

Overview

C-295M

Spanish air force C-295M tactical transport aircraft. Source: www.c-295.ca - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin Spain Type Transport aircraft Entered service 2001 Status In service Development 1990's Developer Spain - CASA Production 1997 - present Producer Spain - CASA (1997 - 1999) Spain - EADS CASA (1999 - 2009) Spain - Airbus Military (2009 - present) Indonesia - Indonesian Aerospace India - Tata Advanced Systems Unit cost $ 28 million Number produced 164 by 2017, production continues Designations CN-295 (Indonesian production) T.21 (Spanish service) C-105A Amazonas (Brazilian service) CC-295 (Canadian service) Notable users Egypt Poland Brazil India Portugal Spain

Description

Introduction

The C-295 is a modern transport aircraft of Spanish origin. It was developed in the mid 1990's as a newer, larger and more capable alternative to the successful CN-235. A maritime patrol version has been developed using the same airframe.

Design

The C-295 is based on the earlier CN-235 but has a much longer fuselage. The wings are fitted on top of the fuselage and at there rear there is a large loading ramp. Two Pratt & Whitney PW127G turboprops provide propulsion and are fitted with six blade propellers. A glass cockpit is standard and flares and self-defense systems are fitted.

Firepower

The military transport variant is unarmed. In the maritime patrol version the C-295 is fitted with a wide range of sensors that include radar, optics, sonobuoys and sigint equipment. A range of lightweight torpedoes for use against submarines can be carried under the wings. Anti-ship missiles can be fitted for surface targets.

Cargo capacity

The C-295 may carry up to 9.25 t of cargo, but with maximum load the range is significantly reduced. In troop carrying configuration there are seats for up to 71 passengers. When transporting paratroopers benches are fitted alongside the fuselage for up to 48 soldiers. In the cargo configuration it may carry five large pallets, three Land Rovers or equivalent loads.

Mobility

The C-295 has STOL capability and only needs 320 m runway for landing and 670 m for take-off. The cruise speed is 480 km/h and the ferry range is 5.630 km. The maneuverability is good and 3G turns can be executed at low level.

Users

The first units were delivered to Spain in 2001 and production is expected to continue for many years to come. The C-295 is used by over a dozen air forces and is mainly found in Europe, North Africa, South America and Asia.

Variants

C-295M

Spanish air force C-295M transport aircraft with inflight refueling probe. Source: Alexander Flühmann - © GNU Attribution - Share Alike license

C-295M The C-295M is the standard military cargo version of the C-295. It can be configured as troop transport with seats, for paratrooper use with benches and for transport with an empty cargo area. C-295MPA Persuader The C-295MPA Persuader is a dedicated maritime patrol version of the C-295. The mission equipment is based on the earlier CN-235MPA and consists of radar, optics, sonobuoys and sigint equipment. The optional six hardpoints allow for a variety of anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, mines, depth charges and recce and jamming pods. C-295W Variant of the C-295M with improved performance. The wings feature winglets and the engines are an uprated model. Announced in 2013 and introduced in 2014 or 2015.

Details

Facts C-295M General Origin Spain Type Transport aircraft Crew 2 + 71 (pilot, copilot, 71 passengers) Dimensions Length 24.45 m Wingspan 25.81 m wingspan 10.6 m tailplane 2.7 m fuselage Height 8.66 m Wing area 59 m² Max take-off weight 23.2 t overload 21.0 t normal Propulsion Engine setup Two turboprops with 6-blade propeller Powerplant 2x Pratt & Whitney PW127G turboprop Power output 2.645 hp each Propellers Hamilton Sundstrand HS-586F-5, 6 blades, 3.94 m diameter Fuel 7.700 L Optional in-flight refueling probe Flight characteristics Speed 576 km/h maximum 480 km/h cruise Range 5.630 km empty 4.300 km with 4.5 t payload 1.330 km maximum payload Ceiling 9.1 km 4.1 km on one engine Take-off run 670 m minimum 840 - 930 m normal Landing run 320 m minimum 420 m normal Thrust-to-weight ratio 0.188 kW/kg at normal load G limits +2.5 G Systems Sensors Honeywell RDR-1400C weather radar Self-defense Flares Landing gear Retractable tricycle, double wheels front, tandem rear Payload Cargo 9.25 t maximum 7.0 t normal Five 2.24 x 2.74 m pallets 3 Land Rovers Passengers 71 passengers 48 paratroopers 27 stretchers

Media

C-295M

Frontal view of Spanish air force C-295M transport aircraft.

Source: www.c-295.ca

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C-295M

Brazilian air force C-295M for SAR role with special livery.

Source: Arpingstone

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C-295MPA

C-295MPA with searchlight pod clearly showing nose radar, FLIR sight and belly radar.

Source: www.airbusmilitary.com

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C-295MPA

Mission control equipment within a C-295MPA.

Source: www.airbusmilitary.com

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C-295MPA

Portugese air force C-295MPA maritime patrol aircraft.

Source: www.airbusmilitary.com

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