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Overview
The Embraer KC-390 is a military transport and aerial refueling aircraft developed in Brazil. Introduced in the late 2010s, it combines jet performance with tactical airlift capability. The aircraft competes in the medium transport category.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × IAE V2500-E5
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 31,330 lbf · 139 kN
- Avionics
- Rockwell Collins Line Fusion Suite
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 84
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 11 ft 0 in · 3.35 m
- Cabin height
- 9 ft 8 in · 2.94 m
- Cabin length
- 60 ft 8 in · 18.50 m
- Exterior length
- 109 ft 11 in · 33.50 m
- Tail height
- 38 ft 10 in · 11.84 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 11 ft 10 in · 3.60 m
- Wing span
- 111 ft 3 in · 33.90 m
- Baggage volume
- 6,268 ft³ · 177.5 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 192,000 lb · 87,000 kg
- Max landing weight
- 164,000 lb · 74,500 kg
- Max payload
- 52,000 lb · 23,600 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6,100 gal · 23,000 L · 18,400 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 470 kt · 541 mph · 870 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 120 kt · 138 mph · 222 km/h
- Range
- 1,520 nm · 1,750 mi · 2,820 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 36,000 ft · 11,000 m
- Rate of climb
- —
- Takeoff distance
- 3,000 ft · 910 m
- Landing distance
- 3,000 ft · 910 m
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Operational Context
Embraer KC-390 — twin-engine military transport aircraft
The KC-390 first flew in 2015 and entered service in 2019. It was designed to replace older turboprop transports with a faster jet-powered platform. The aircraft features a high-mounted wing and rear cargo ramp for military logistics operations.
Powered by two International Aero Engines V2500 turbofan engines producing approximately 31,000 pounds of thrust (138 kN) each, the KC-390 cruises at around 470 knots (870 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 190,000 pounds (86,183 kg). The aircraft can carry cargo, vehicles, or perform aerial refueling missions.
The KC-390 has been selected by several air forces seeking modern transport capability. Its jet speed offers faster deployment compared with turboprop competitors. The aircraft continues to gain international orders.
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