Posted by- Neelam Mathews
Sept 23, 2011
The Egyptian Air Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus Military C295.
The aircraft in military transport configuration is part of a three aircraft order placed by the EAF in October 2010. The other two aircraft are to be delivered during the last quarter of 2011.
The C295 is part of Airbus Military’s family of light and medium airlifters which also include the smaller C212 and CN235 platforms.
The C295 was selected for its versatility and adaptability, especially in desert areas, its ease of maintenance and low life cycle cost, as well as its operational capabilities.
“This milestone represents the birth of a strong Program between Airbus Military and the Egyptian Air Force”, said General Yousry Abd El Hamid, Chief of Armament Department of the Egyptian Ministry of Defense.
The C295 is configured with standard equipment as well as the Cargo Handling and, Aerial Delivery system (CHADS). It can also be equipped for paratrooping and medical evacuation, and humanitarian relief missions. It can carry payloads of up to 9 tones, in standard cargo pallets, or 71 soldiers in transport missions, or be equipped with 50 paratroopers.
To date, Airbus Military has sold 83 C295 aircraft to 12 different operators.
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