Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said that the first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight.
About C-295 Aircraft:
It is a new-generation medium tactical military transport aircraft.
It is a reliable and highly versatile tactical transport that is tailored for missions that range from carrying troops and cargo, maritime patrol, airborne warning, surveillance and reconnaissance to signals intelligence, armed close air support, medical evacuation, Air-to-Air refueling.
Features:
The aircraft, with a flight endurance of up to 11 hours, can function under all weather conditions.
It is capable of carrying up to nine tonnes of payload.
The C295 is designed to provide outstanding low-level flight characteristics for tactical missions, flying at speeds as slow as 110 knots.
It is powered by two turboprop engines.
It has short take-off and landing (STOL) characteristics and the ability to use unprepared airstrips.
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