C-160 Transall
Maiden Flight: Monday, February 25, 1963
IOC: 1967
Total Production: 202
Also Known As
C-160D (German version)
C-160F (French version)
C-160G Gabriel (Sigint version)
C-160H Astarte (submarine commucations relay version)
C-160NG
C-160T (Turkish version)
C-160Z (South African version)
Origin
France (50%)
Germany (50%)
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Description:
The C-160 Transall is a tactical military transport aircraft developed in partnership 50/50 by France and Germany in the 1960s through the Transall Allianz consortium. The first prototype took to the air in 1963 followed by first deliveries in 1967. Production ceased in 1972 with 169 aircraft delivered to Germany (110), France (50) and South Africa (9). Production was restarted between 1981 and 1985 to deliver 33 C-160NG (Next-Generation) to France (29) and Indonesia (4). Turkey took delivery of 20 ex-German C-160s. The surviving aircraft in German and French air forces were upgraded in the 1990s to extend their service life until their replacement by the Airbus A400M aircraft.
The C-160 aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce Tyne turboprops, each rated at 6,000-shp, driving four-bladed propellers. The aircraft is able to transport a 16t payload at ranges of 1,800 km or an eight-ton payload at ranges of 5,000 kilometers. The C-160 can transport personnel, equipment, military vehicles, artillery and paratroops. The C-160G Gabriel is a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) variant. C-160H Astarte is submarine communications relay aircraft utilized by the French Navy. The upgraded C-160NG features a fixed refueling probe and can be converted to air refueling tanker aircraft.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3, Paratroops 68, Stretchers 62, Troops 93
Dimensions: Height 11.7 m, Length 32.4 m, Wing Area 160 square meter, Wingspan 40 m
Weights: Max Takeoff Weight 51,000 kg (112,434 lb), Operational Weight 29,000 kg (63,933 lb), Payload 16 t
Performance: Ceiling 27,000 ft (8,230 m), Climb Rate 1,300 fpm (), Ferry Range 8,850 km (4,779 nm), Max Range 1,853 km (1,001 nm) with a 16t payload, Take Off Run Distance 715 m (2,346 ft), Top Speed 513 kph (319 mph)
Power: Max Power at TakeOff 12,000 shp
Other: Number of Engines 2, Propeller Blades 4
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France / 79 
Germany / 110 
Indonesia / 4 
South Africa / 9 / 
Turkey / 20