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In a significant milestone, the Indian Air Force (IAF) received its inaugural C-295 transport aircraft during a ceremony held in Seville, Spain.
IAF’s fleet of C-295s is set to become the largest globally, with an initial order for 56 aircraft.

About C-295

The C-295MW is a transport aircraft with a carrying capacity ranging from 5 to 10 tonnes.
It can accommodate up to 71 troops or 49 para-troopers, offering significant flexibility.
The aircraft boasts a maximum cruise speed of 260 knots, ensuring rapid deployment.
Its exceptional low-level flight characteristics enable tactical missions, even at slow speeds as low as 110 knots.
The C-295 is equipped with a rear ramp door, facilitating swift troop and cargo deployments.
Each aircraft is outfitted with an indigenous Electronic Warfare Suite developed by Bharat Electronics Ltd and Bharat Dynamics Limited.
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G turboprop engines propel the aircraft.
The C-295 exhibits short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities, enabling the use of unprepared airstrips.

India’s entry into aircraft production will place it among a select group of nations with the capability to manufacture C-295 aircraft.
This group includes countries like the US, UK, Russia, France, Italy, Spain, Ukraine, Brazil, China, and Japan.
The project will stimulate India’s aerospace ecosystem, involving numerous MSMEs across the country in the manufacturing of aircraft components.
This includes areas of strategic importance, such as the border with China and the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.