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In September, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will receive the first C-295 transport aircraft and ahead of it, six pilots have been trained in Seville by Airbus and training of a 20-member maintenance crew is currently under way.
Ground breaking ceremony for a training centre at Air Force Station, Agra, was done in March with a full motion simulator to be delivered by the end of 2024. Work is under way for setting up the Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Vadodara in partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), according to Jorge Tamarit, head of C-295 India programme, Airbus. The first aircraft manufactured in India would be delivered in September 2026.
The FAL in Vadodara will be ready by mid-2024 and start production by November 2024
C-295 transport aircraft
The C-295 is a medium-sized, twin-turboprop transport aircraft that was developed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space). It is a derivative of the CASA/IPTN CN-235 transport aircraft. The C-295 has a maximum payload of 10 tonnes and a maximum range of 5,630 km. It can carry up to 71 passengers or 60 paratroopers.
Here are some of the key features of the C-295:
Payload: The C-295 has a maximum payload of 10 tonnes. This means that it can carry a wide variety of cargo, including vehicles, equipment, and personnel.
Range: The C-295 has a maximum range of 5,630 km. This means that it can operate over long distances, without the need to refuel.
Performance: The C-295 has a top speed of 480 kph. This makes it a fast and agile aircraft.
Avionics: The C-295 is equipped with modern avionics, which make it easy to fly and operate.
Survivability: The C-295 is designed to be survivable in hostile environments. It has self-sealing fuel tanks and a crashworthy design.
The IAF also operates a number of other transport aircraft, including the Dornier Do 228, the HS 748, and the Boeing 737. These aircraft are used for a variety of purposes, including troop transport, cargo transport, and humanitarian assistance.
