Airbus C-295
The Airbus C295 is a medium tactical transport developed from the earlier CASA/IPTN CN-235, stretched and re-engined for greater range and payload. Its rear loading ramp and unpressurised cargo hold let it carry vehicles, cargo pallets, or paratroopers into short, unprepared airstrips. Specialised maritime patrol versions add radar and sensor turrets for coast guard and naval surveillance duties. It has become a popular, modern successor to older tactical transports like the C-212 and C-160 in several air forces.
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The C295 is roughly 3 metres longer than the CN-235 it was developed from, achieved by adding six new fuselage frames.
Specifications
| Length | 24.5 m (80 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.8 m (85 ft) |
| Height | 8.6 m (28 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 71 |
| Persons on board | 73 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 23.2 t |
| Range | 2,300 NM (4,260 km) |
| Maximum speed | 260 kt (482 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Take-off distance | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) |
| Landing distance | 790 m (2,592 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 7,650 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G |
| Units built | 241 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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