Military Transport Planes
Overview
The EADS CASA C-295 is a twin-engine turboprop transport designed for tactical airlift. Introduced in the late 1990s, it serves military and government operators worldwide. The aircraft emphasizes short-field capability and mission flexibility.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 2,644 shp · 1,972 kW
- Avionics
- Honeywell RDR-1400C weather radar
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 71
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 8 ft 10 in · 2.70 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 3 in · 1.90 m
- Cabin length
- 41 ft 8 in · 12.70 m
- Exterior length
- 80 ft 3 in · 24.46 m
- Tail height
- 28 ft 5 in · 8.66 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 10 ft 2 in · 3.10 m
- Wing span
- 84 ft 8 in · 25.81 m
- Baggage volume
- 2,013 ft³ · 57.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 51,000 lb · 23,200 kg
- Max landing weight
- 45,600 lb · 20,700 kg
- Max payload
- 20,400 lb · 9,250 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 2,000 gal · 7,600 L · 6,100 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 260 kt · 299 mph · 482 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 175 kt · 201 mph · 324 km/h
- Range
- 2,600 nm · 2,990 mi · 4,820 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 25,000 ft · 7,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,000 ft/min · 10 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 2,750 ft · 840 m
- Landing distance
- 1,380 ft · 420 m
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Operational Context
EADS CASA C-295 — tactical twin-turboprop transport
The C-295 first flew in 1997 and entered service in 2001. It was developed as a larger derivative of the CN-235, featuring increased payload and range. The high-wing configuration and rear loading ramp allow rapid cargo and troop transport operations.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127G turboprop engines producing approximately 2,645 shaft horsepower each, the C-295 cruises at around 260 knots (482 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 51,000 pounds (23,200 kg). The aircraft can carry up to 71 troops or equivalent cargo loads.
The C-295 is widely used for airlift, maritime patrol, and surveillance missions. Its adaptability has resulted in numerous specialized variants. The aircraft remains in production and active service globally.
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