Casa CN-235
The Airtech CN-235 is a twin-turboprop tactical transport developed jointly by Spain and Indonesia. It combines a high wing, rear ramp, and short-field capability for cargo, patrol, and parachute missions. Its versatile airframe has become particularly useful for maritime surveillance and coastguard operations.
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The CN-235's design was later stretched into the larger C-295 tactical transport, still in frontline service today.
Specifications
| Length | 21.4 m (70 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.8 m (85 ft) |
| Height | 8.2 m (27 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 51 |
| Persons on board | 44 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 16.5 t |
| Range | 2,400 NM (4,445 km) |
| Maximum speed | 240 kt (444 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 23,000 ft (7,010 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,780 ft/min (9 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,180 m (3,871 ft) |
| Landing distance | 670 m (2,198 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 5,290 l |
| Engines | 2x General Electric CT7-9C |
| Units built | 286 |
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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