Thursday, November 20, 2008

C-390

Origin
Brazil

Program Status:
Planned

Contractor/s
Embraer

Description: The C-390 is a potential military transport aircraft, under study by Embraer, based on the proven technologies of Embraer 170/190 regional jets. The C-390 would be capable of performing air refueling and medical evacuation in addition to the transport role. Embraer unveiled the C-390 project at LAAD exhibition in Rio de Janeiro April 2007. The twin-engine, medium-sized aircraft would carry up to 19 tons of cargo in its wide cargo compartment. A rear ramp would allow rapid loading/unloading. Its range may be extended through air refueling while being capable of delivering fuel to other aircraft.

According to Embraer, if launched, the C-390 aircraft will feature fly-by-wire and will operate from unpaved/unprepared short runways without the need of ground facilities.

Specifications
Weights: Payload 19 t

Other: Number of Engines 2

News
Embraer C-390 Military Transport Aircraft under Study

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Notes
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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