Airbus C-295 Aircraft
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: News on Air
Context: India received the final unit of 16 Airbus C-295 transport aircraft from Spain two months ahead of schedule, marking a milestone in its strategic airlift modernization.
About Airbus C-295 Aircraft:
• What It Is? A medium tactical transport aircraft designed for troop movement, logistics, MEDEVAC, and maritime surveillance.
• A medium tactical transport aircraft designed for troop movement, logistics, MEDEVAC, and maritime surveillance.
• Developed By: Initially developed by Spanish aerospace firm CASA in the 1990s and now under Airbus Defence & Space.
• Objective: To replace the ageing HS-748 Avro fleet and enhance India’s tactical airlift and mission capabilities across varied terrains.
• Key Features:
• Multirole Capability: Can perform troop transport, paratroop drops, disaster relief, MEDEVAC, and maritime patrol. Advanced Mission Suite: Equipped with FITS system, bubble windows, rear ramp, and touchscreen navigation for real-time situational awareness. Long Endurance: Offers 11+ hours of persistent surveillance and can operate from short and semi-prepared runways. Customisation & Cabin Space: Long cabin allows installation of consoles while retaining cargo/troop space.
• Multirole Capability: Can perform troop transport, paratroop drops, disaster relief, MEDEVAC, and maritime patrol.
• Advanced Mission Suite: Equipped with FITS system, bubble windows, rear ramp, and touchscreen navigation for real-time situational awareness.
• Long Endurance: Offers 11+ hours of persistent surveillance and can operate from short and semi-prepared runways.
• Customisation & Cabin Space: Long cabin allows installation of consoles while retaining cargo/troop space.
• Indian Significance:
• Total Order: 56 aircraft – 16 from Spain, 40 to be Made in India by Tata Advanced Systems (Vadodara). First Indigenous Military Aircraft Project by Private Sector: Involves 90% technology transfer and indigenisation of over 13,000 parts. Strategic Deployment: Enhances airlift in forward areas (e.g., North East, Ladakh, Andaman) and enables quick troop movement during crises.
• Total Order: 56 aircraft – 16 from Spain, 40 to be Made in India by Tata Advanced Systems (Vadodara).
• First Indigenous Military Aircraft Project by Private Sector: Involves 90% technology transfer and indigenisation of over 13,000 parts.
• Strategic Deployment: Enhances airlift in forward areas (e.g., North East, Ladakh, Andaman) and enables quick troop movement during crises.