Embraer EMB-390
The Embraer C-390 Millennium (militarised as the KC-390) is a jet-powered military transport, unusual in a category long dominated by turboprop designs like the C-130 Hercules, giving it noticeably higher cruise speed than most rivals of similar size. A dedicated aerial-refuelling tanker version, the KC-390, can refuel other aircraft in flight while still carrying cargo or troops, combining two roles many air forces previously needed separate aircraft to fill. Brazil developed it specifically to replace its aging C-130 fleet with a more modern, faster, jet-powered alternative built domestically. Several export customers, including Portugal, Hungary, and the Netherlands, have since adopted it as a modern medium transport.
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The C-390 Millennium is a jet-powered military transport, unusual in a field still dominated by turboprops like the C-130 Hercules.
Specifications
| Length | 35.2 m (115 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.9 m (111 ft) |
| Height | 11.8 m (39 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 80 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 87 t |
| Range | 2,300 NM (4,260 km) |
| Maximum speed | 470 kt (870 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 104 kt (193 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 36,000 ft (10,973 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,700 ft/min (23.9 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 23,000 l |
| Engines | 2x International Aero Engines V2500-E5 |
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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